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Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400
Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400
Manufacturer:
Kotra Pharma
Distributor:
Kotra Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, chondroitin sulfate 400 mg
Indications/Uses
Adjunctive therapy for OA.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult
1 tab tds.
Mild or moderate OA
1 tab bd for 6 wk.
Severe OA
Initially 1 tab tds for 8-12 wk. Maintenance dose: 1 tab bd for 3-4 mth.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to glucosamine & chondroitin; allergy to shellfish.
Special Precautions
Patients under insulin therapy. Monitor blood glucose levels regularly. Severe hepatic or renal insufficiency. 1st trimester of pregnancy & lactation. Childn
Adverse Reactions
Erythema, pruritus. Rarely, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, GI disturbances.
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Drug Interactions
Increased insulin resistance & affect glucose tolerance. Reduced antidiabetic agent effectiveness. Increased INR value w/ warfarin & potentiated anticoagulant effect.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M01AX05 - glucosamine ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
Regulatory Classification
NP
Presentation/Packing
Form
Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400 FC tab
Packing/Price
60's
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