Artrofort Complex

Artrofort Complex

Manufacturer:

Viatris

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Crystalline glucosamine sulfate 942 mg (equiv to glucosamine sulfate 750 mg & NaCl 192 mg), chondroitin sulfate Na 600 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of symptoms of OA ie, pain & function limitation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food: Preferably taken 15 min before meals. Dissolve in a glass of water & drink.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.
Special Precautions
Allergy to shellfish; colouring agent sunset yellow (E 110). Na-controlled diet. Cardiac &/or renal insufficiency. Patients w/ impaired glucose tolerance. Monitor blood sugar levels prior to treatment. May experience somnolence or visual disturbances. Consider close monitoring of coagulation parameters. Concomitant use w/ coumarin anticoagulants (eg, warfarin); platelet anti-aggregrants eg, ASA, dipyridamole, clopidogrel; ditazol, triflusal & ticlopidine; tetracyclines. Severe hepatic insufficiency. Childn & adolescents <18 yr. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Gastric discomfort & pain, dyspepsia, nausea, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, headache, somnolence; cutaneous rash, pruritus, erythema.
Drug Interactions
Coumarinic anticoagulants; platelet anti-aggregant drugs; tetracyclines.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M01AX - Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids ; Used in the treatment of inflammation and rheumatism.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Artrofort Complex powd for oral soln
Packing/Price
30 × 1's
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