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Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

by Pharmed Ltd
Glucosamine (1500mg)

₹339₹305

10% off
Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

Introduction to Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

This formulation contains glucosamine, which is effective in stiffness and swelling in joints caused by osteoarthritis.
It is usually prescribed to provide treatment or prevent osteoarthritis and boosts cartilage development.

Safety Advice for Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe.

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Taking It during pregnancy might be unsafe. Consult your doctor before taking it.

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It pass in breast milk and cause adverse effect in the baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.

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It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.

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It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.

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It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.

How Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s works

Glucosamine is a nutritional supplement which stimulates the formation and repair of the cartilage. It maintain the movement and flexibility.

How To Use Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

  • Take this tablet as described by the health care professionals. Swallow the whole tablet with water. Strictly follow the just schedule.

Special Precautions About Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

  • If you have any allergy to the content of medicine, inform your doctor.
  • If you have any medical conditions inform your doctor.

Benefits Of Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

  • Prevent the stiffness, swelling and pain.
  • Boosts the formation and repair of the cartilage.
  • Improves flexibility and movement.

Side Effects Of Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea,
  • Diarrhea,
  • Constipation,
  • Rashes,
  • Heartburn

Similar Medicine Of Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

Use medicine as you remember to take.
If next dose is near than Skip the missed Dose.
Do not double up for the missed Dose.
If you miss dose frequently than consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Yoga and physical activity helps in improving flexibilty, pain management and joint stiffness. Add some rich oxidant foods like spinach, dark chocolates and berries. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Drug Interaction

  • Anti- Cancer agents (doxorubicin)
  • Blood thinners (Warfarin)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Alcohol

Disease Explanation

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which tissue breakdown over time.

FAQ's on Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

Is it safe to take Cartigen while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Cartigen while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartigen?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Does Cartigen actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Cartigen in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Cartigen has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Cartigen has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Is Cartigen bad for kidneys?

The effect of Cartigen on kidneys is not confirmatory. Cartigen is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Cartigen, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

Can Cartigen cause liver damage?

In research studies, Cartigen has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Cartigen. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

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Himanshi Saini

Content Updated on

Thursday, 12 December, 2024

Prescription Required

Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

by Pharmed Ltd
Glucosamine (1500mg)

₹339₹305

10% off
Cartigen 1500mg Tablet 15s

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