Bencart 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin
Company Benham pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • osteoarthritis of knee
  • osteoarthritis of hip
  • osteoarthritis of spine
  • osteoarthritis of hand
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • sport injuries
  • migraine
  • psoriasis
  • atherosclerosis
  • kidney stones
  • inflammatory bowel disease

Pharmacology

  • fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans
  • forms proteoglycans essential for articular cartilage
  • helps in the formation of ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues
  • increases Glucosamine level in the body
  • activates chondrocytes in the cartilage
  • shows synergistic effect when combined with Chondroitin Sulfate

Dosage & Administration

  • 250/200 mg tablet
  • dosage adjustment according to the response of the drug and body weight
  • tapering of doses after 60 days
  • typical dosage based on body weight
  • 750/600 mg tablet
  • physician-directed dosage

Interaction

  • no significant drug interactions reported with common medication classes
  • Chondroitin may enhance the blood thinning effects of anticoagulants

Contraindications

  • no known contraindications
  • hypersensitivity (allergic to shellfish or sulfur) to Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Side Effects

  • no demonstrable side effects in safety studies
  • rare occurrences of mild & reversible intestinal flatulence

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • insufficient studies on effects during pregnancy and lactation
  • use with caution and medical advice during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • monitor blood glucose levels in patients with Diabetes Mellitus
  • 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
  • protect from light

Related Brands