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Introduction

How To Use

  • Take 500 milligrams of glucosamine three times a day or as directed by the doctor.
  • Take glucosamine by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
  • Take glucosamine regularly to get the most benefit from it.
  • To help remember, take glucosamine at the same time.
  • Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.

Expert Advice

Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Do not flush glucosamine down the toilet. Keep glucosamine out of the reach of children. Store the glucosamine at room temperature. Keep glucosamine away from sunlight.

Primary Uses

Osteoarthritis

Indications

  • Glucosamine is indicated for treating the health of cartilage.
  • Glucosamine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Side Effects

Some patients taking this medicine may experience nausea, epigastric discomfort (pain in upper abdomen), urticaria (skin rash), or pruritus (severe itching of the skin). Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor before using glucosamine during pregnancy for a better analysis.

Lactation

Consult your doctor before using glucosamine during lactation for a better analysis.

Driving

Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.

Liver

Consult your doctor before using glucosamine for a better analysis if you have liver disease.

Kidney

Consult your doctor before using glucosamine for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.

Alcohol

The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using glucosamine.

Precautions

Patients who are allergic to glucosamine or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it. If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using glucosamine. If any sort of swelling is experienced, consult your doctor immediately. Using glucosamine, especially in high concentrations, might result in severe pain.

Contraindications

  • Glucosamine is contraindicated for use in patients with glucosamine
  • Glucosamine is contraindicated for use in patients with liver diseases.

FAQS

What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is produced naturally in the body. It can also be produced synthetically in the laboratory as a supplement.

What are the uses of Glucosamine?

This medication is used for treating joint pain which may be associated with arthritis (joint inflammation). It can also be used to treat back pain and osteoarthritis.

How to store Glucosamine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (20-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Are there any natural sources for Glucosamine?

This substance can be produced naturally in the body but there are no apparent food sources for Glucosamine.

Can I do vigorous physical activities such as jogging while using this medicine?

You may be advised by your healthcare provider to wait for a few days-weeks while using this medicine so that your injury may heal properly and till you recover fully.

Does Glucosamine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

The effects of this medicine on pregnant and lactating women are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

For how long can we use chondroitin sulfate?

Do not use more than directed by your doctor.

For how long does it take chondroitin sulfate to show its effect?

It starts to show its effect within a few minutes of administration.

Does chondroitin sulfate have medicine interactions?

Yes, chondroitin sulfate has medicine interactions to make it more effective.

What do I do if I forget to take the dose?

Consult the doctor if you missed the dose.

Does chondroitin sulfate causes stomach irritation?

Chondroitin sulfate does not usually cause stomach irritation when used at recommended doses.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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