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What is Glucosamine for:

This medication is a nutritional supplement, used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It stimulates the production of cartilage, which leads to joint repair.

How does Glucosamine work:

Maintains elasticity, strength, and resiliency of the cartilage in articular (movable) joints.

How should Glucosamine be used:

PO- The recommended dose is 500 mg 3-4 timesday. It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Common side effects of Glucosamine :

Heart burn, epigastric paintenderness, diarrhoea, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, abdominal pain, palpitations, drowsiness, skin reaction, headache, indigestion.

What do I do if I miss a dose

Call your doctor for an office visit.

What precautions should I take when taking Glucosamine :

Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. - Pregnancy and lactation.

When do I need to seek medical help

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Glucosamine with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Glucosamine :

Store in cool place and in an airtight container.

Pregnancy Category

Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Therapeutic Classification

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

What is Vitamin C for:

It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to stop or treat vitamin C deficiency. It is used to lower the urines pH.

How does Vitamin C work:

Ascorbic 

How should Vitamin C be used:

Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Take with a full glass of water. Mix powder with water and drink. There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given. Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole. Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

Common side effects of Vitamin C :

Kidney stones may rarely happen.

What do I do if I miss a dose

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What precautions should I take when taking Vitamin C :

If you have an allergy to ascorbic acid or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

When do I need to seek medical help

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Back pain, belly pain, or blood in the urine. May be signs of a kidney stone. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Vitamin C with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.

How do I store Vitamin C :

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

Pregnancy Category

Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

Therapeutic Classification

Vitamins

Therapeutic Classification

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

Therapeutic Classification

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

Therapeutic Classification

Other Dermatologicals

Therapeutic Classification

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

Therapeutic Classification

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy