Joinix Plus 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Joinix ts 750 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand, and other locations
  • Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Beneficial in sport injuries
  • Beneficial in migraine
  • Beneficial in skin problems (e.g., psoriasis)
  • Beneficial in vascular complications (e.g., atherosclerosis)
  • Beneficial in kidney stones
  • Beneficial in inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome)

Pharmacology

  • Glucosamine is a natural amino-sugar
  • Fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
  • Found in certain foods
  • Building block of articular cartilage
  • Helps form ligaments, tendon, nails, and connective tissues
  • Increases Glucosamine level in the body
  • Activates chondrocytes in the cartilage
  • Chondroitin Sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan found in connective tissue
  • Protects healthy cartilage from premature decline
  • Combining Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate shows synergistic effect

Dosage & Administration

  • 250/200 mg tablet: 1 to 2 tablets, three times daily
  • Dose may be adjusted according to the response of the drug and body weight
  • Doses can be tapered after 60 days as per requirement
  • 750/600 mg tablet: 1 tablet two times daily or as directed by the physician
  • Dosage recommendations based on body weight

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported with specific medications
  • Chondroitin may enhance the blood thinning effects of anticoagulants like Warfarin, Heparin

Contraindications

  • No known contraindications for Glucosamine and Chondroitin
  • Proven hypersensitivity (e.g. allergic to shellfish or sulfur) is a contraindication

Side Effects

  • Safety studies show no demonstrable side effects
  • Rarely occurring side effects are almost like placebo
  • Mild & reversible intestinal flatulence

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for pregnant women or those who could become pregnant
  • Insufficient studies on effects during pregnancy and lactation
  • Should be taken with caution and medical advice during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients with Diabetes Mellitus are advised to monitor blood glucose levels regularly when taking Glucosamine
  • No special studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
  • No limitations indicated for patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
  • Children should not be supplemented with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Therapeutic Class

  • Stimulation of Cartilage formation

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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