Carticel500mg
Tablet
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Carticel. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Carticel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Carticel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Carticel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and re... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Carticel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Carticel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Carticel is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keep the joints lubricated for better movemen... View More
Uses of Carticel
- Osteoarthritis
Side effects of Carticel
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn
How to use Carticel
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carticel is to be taken wi... View More
What if you forget to take Carticel?
If you miss a dose of Carticel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Do not take glucosamine, if you are allergic to glucosamine or shell fish.
- Avoid taking glucosamine, if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Doctor's advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: diabetes; high cholesterol or triglycerides; canc... View More
- Do not continue the glucosamine, if you are having surgery.
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease
Administration
Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.
Contraindication
Allergy to shellfish.
Mode of Action
Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.
Precaution
Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose,Increased intraocular pressure,Constipation,Diarrhea,Drowsiness,Headache,Heartburn,Hy... View More
Interaction
Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Alternative brand for Carticel
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