Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate

Uses	Osteoarthritis
Therapy	Drugs For Osteoarthritis
Side Effects	Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, skin rash

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Molecule Description

Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage or bone). It contains chondroitin and glucosamine as its active medicines. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Uses

Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage or bone).

Contraindications

When should one not use Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate

If you are allergic to chondroitin, glucosamine, or any other ingredients of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate.
If you are allergic to shellfish.
If you are giving it to children under 2 years of age.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhoea
Headache
Skin rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Limited information is available on the effect of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate in pregnant women. It is advised to avoid this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

There is limited information if Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate passes into human breast milk. Thus, it is better to avoid this medicine while you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Limited information is available on the effects of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate on your driving ability. If you experience any side effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not known to interact with Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are a diabetic patient.
You suffer from liver or kidney diseases.
You suffer from heart disease or have high cholesterol levels.
You are asthmatic or obese.
You suffer from high blood pressure.
You take blood thinners or any other medicine for a blood clotting disorder.
You suffer from prostate cancer.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate contains a combination of chondroitin and glucosamine as active substances.
Chondroitin is a building block of cartilage along with glucosamine.
Glucosamine helps in increasing the lubrication around your joints by increasing the production of naturally occurring fluid present in the joint space which tends to dry up with aging and in joint diseases.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Concomitant use of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate with blood thinners like warfarin can lead to increased bleeding or bruising.
Caution should be taken when prescribing this medicine with insulin or other antidiabetic medicines.

Dosage

Overdose

If you have taken too much of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate is used for osteoarthritis of the joints. You will not get immediate relief in joint pain from this medicine. Consult your doctor and get a suitable medicine prescribed for pain.

Do not self-medicate, consult your doctor and take Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate on your doctor's advice. It is advised to monitor blood sugar regularly when taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you notice any derangement in your sugar levels.

Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage or bone).

Take Glucosamine Sulphate+Chondroitin Sulphate as prescribed by your doctor. You should take this medicine regularly at the same time for optimal results. Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.