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Carticel 500mg (Tablet)

Manufactured by: Opsonin Pharma Limited

Glucosamine Similar medicine

Carticel is indicated for

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Nutritional supplement
  • Low back pain
  • Acute gout
  • Degenerative joint disease

Precautions and warnings

People with diabetes, those taking heparin, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side-effects

  • Heart burn
  • epigastric pain/tenderness
  • diarhea
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • constipation
  • abdominal pain
  • palpitations
  • drowsiness
  • skin reaction
  • headache
  • indigestion.

Drug Interactions

Glucosamine: It might make antidiabetic medicines, doxorubicin, etoposide, and tenoposide work less effectively. It can also increase the blood-thinning effect of warfarin.

Mode of actions

Glucosamine helps your joints by boosting the creation of proteoglycans and helping cartilage take in more sulfate.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO One (500 mg) tablet three times daily or as directed by the physician. A single dose of 1500 mg daily may also be effective. Obese individuals may need higher doses, based on body weight.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

50's pack Price : ৳150

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