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Joinix500mg

Rx
Generic:
Glucosamine
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)

৳ 3/unit

Pack: ৳ 30

At a glance

Glucosamine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Glucosamine is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keep the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints. Glucosamine is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Indications

• Osteoarthritis

Mechanism of action

Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.

Administration

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. Glucosamine is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Glucosamine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Nausea • Upset stomach • Heartburn

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Glucosamine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. 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; cancer; liver disease; asthma or breathing disorder. Do not continue the glucosamine, if you are having surgery.

Contraindications

Allergy to shellfish.

Drug interactions

Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glucosamine. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Glucosamine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Glucosamine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Glucosamine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Glucosamine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

I am taking cartigen 1500 and ccm after detection minor osteoarthritis on my left knee. Sometime i feel extreme pain but i am able to walk properly. Will you suggest other medicines? Take Tab Rosortho twice daily and Tab Conjoint (Medley) twice daily along with CartigenAlso ask your treating doctor about Hyaluronic acid injection Arthritis & join movement pain Everyone after 40 yrs has Arthritis more or less. Joints pain mostly because less lubricating oil, avoid squatting and sitting cross legged, drink plenty for water. Try T Cartigen DN twice daily for 6 week then Cartigen 1500 once a day for one month. Painkillers like C Indocap SR 75 with C Omez D twice daily when pain unbearable only temporary I am having pain in my knee not continuously but after a month or so knee caps , avoid squatting and sitting cross legged. T Voveran Sr 100mg T Dompan OD once a day only when pain unbearable. try T Cartigen DN twice daily till pain later T Cartigen Duo for a month Suffering knee joint pain cont knee caps , avoid squatting and sitting cross legged. T Voveran Sr 100mg T Dompan OD once a day only when pain unbearable. try T Cartigen DN twice daily till pain later T Cartigen Duo for a month Pain in knee, severe when sits up, gas problem result abdominal irregularities Everyone after 40 yrs has Arthritis more or less. Joints pain mostly because less lubricating oil, avoid squatting and sitting cross legged, drink plenty for water. Try T Cartigen DN twice daily for 6 week then Cartigen 1500 once a day for one month. Painkillers like C Indocap SR 75 with C Omez D twice daily when pain unbearable only temporary. Gas problem and acidity mostly because painkillers so aoid them. Try local hot Fomentation, Knee Cap I have been doing exercises regularly as bodybuilding but I am suffering from shoulder joint pain left side first it was right side now right is ok so can I take cartigen table or you suggest something else earlier i took cartigen and my shoulder was ok Please get your vitamin D level checked as this is the most common reason for such joint pain. I do not promote any cartigen supplements as there results are not verified and have not been proven to be long-term effective joint pain in neek both lages ok Osteoarthritis common after 40 yrs age. Drink Plenty of Water, Avoid Squatting or sitting crossed leg. T Cartigen DN, C Indocap SR and C Omez D all twice daily for 10 days if no relief Knee Caps and investigate Radiologically Leg pain bone pain muscle pai I have in leg Fatigue pain in calf muscle need L Cartigen supplements bone pain need Calcium and vit D supplements. Painkillers only temporary

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.