Cartilex Plus 750 mg+600 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand
- Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
- Beneficial in sport injuries
- Beneficial in migraine
- Beneficial in different 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 as fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans
- Chondroitin Sulfate acts as substrate for proteoglycans
- Synergistic effect of combining Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate
- Effective in severe cases of Osteoarthritis
- As effective as NSAIDs with better tolerability and clinical compliance
- Helpful during repair phase of musculo-skeletal soft tissue injuries
Dosage & Administration
- 250/200 mg tablet: 1-2 tablets, three times daily
- Dose may be adjusted according to response and body weight
- Typical dosage recommendations based on body weight
- 750/600 mg tablet: 1 tablet two times daily or as directed by the physician
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported with various medications
- Chondroitin may enhance blood thinning effects of anticoagulants like Warfarin, Heparin
Contraindications
- No known contraindications
- Proven hypersensitivity to Glucosamine and Chondroitin is a contraindication
Side Effects
- Safety studies show no demonstrable side effects
- Rarely occurring side effects, such as mild and reversible intestinal flatulence, are almost like placebo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should not supplement with Glucosamine Sulfate or Chondroitin Sulfate
- No studies have evaluated the use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin during pregnancy or lactation
- Caution and medical advice needed during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Patients with Diabetes Mellitus advised to monitor blood glucose levels
- No special studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Administration to patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency should be under medical supervision
- 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