Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Unknown; not recommended
Indication
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sport injuries, migraine, different skin problems (e.g., psoriasis), vascular complications (e. g., atherosclerosis), kidney stones, and inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome), Nutritional supplement, Dietary supplement
Contra Indication
Proven hypersensitivity (e. g. allergic to shellfish or sulfur) to Glucosamine and Chondroitin is a contraindication.
Dose
N/A
Side Effect
Chondroitin Sulfate: Allergic reactions, alopecia, constipation, diarrhea, edema, (eyelid/lower limb), epigastric pain, extrasystoles, nausea.
Glucosamine Sulfate: Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose, Increased intraocular pressure (see Cautions), Constipation, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Headache, Heartburn, Hyperinsulinemia, Nausea, Skin reactions
Pregnancy Category
Name :
Not Classified
Description
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Mode of Action
Glucosamine Sulphate: A special ingredient to help keep joints in good shape. Glucosamine is naturally required by the body for the production of collagen to cushion the joints (cartilage) and synovial fluid which bathes and lubricates them. It is present in the formulation in the preferred potassium form, with minerals for improved absorption. Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.
Chondroitin Sulphate: Helps form the proteins that maintain cartilage elasticity and works synergistically with glucosamine to help maintain joint health. Chondroitin is cartilage derivative; component of hyaline cartilage matrix that may repair cartilage & reduce synovial inflammation.
Pregnancy Category: Unknown; not recommended
Lactation: Unknown; not recommended
Adult Dose
Adult
Oral
1 to 2 tablets three times daily.
Obese individuals may need higher doses, based on body weight. Typical dosage recommendation, based on body weight is as follows-
Under 54 Kg: 800 mg Chondroitin Sulfate & 1000 mg Glucosamine Sulfate per day
54 Kg - 91 Kg: 1200 mg Chondroitin Sulfate & 1500 mg Glucosamine Sulfate per day
Over 91 Kg: 1600 mg Chondroitin Sulfate & 2000 mg Glucosamine Sulfate per day
Child Dose
N/A
Renal Dose
N/A
Administration
Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.
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