Glutril Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucosamine sulfate

Indications/Uses

Cap: Symptomatic relief of primary knee OA. Powd for oral soln: Relief from primary OA.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult 1 cap tid or 3 cap once daily for at least 6 consecutive wk. Powd for oral soln 1 sachet once daily for at least 6 wk.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Powd for oral soln: Dissolve in a glass of water & drink.

Contraindications

Allergy to seafood/shellfish (eg, shrimp, crab) or iodine.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ diabetes, asthma, HTN, peptic ulcer; on restricted Na diet eg, w/ heart failure or kidney disease. Monitor blood sugar & lipid levels periodically during prolonged use. Renal impairment. Avoid use in women of childbearing potential. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, stomach upset, abdominal discomfort, distention & cramps, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, excessive gas; drowsiness, headache; skin rash or pruritus & skin reaction.

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Drug Interactions

Cap: May reduce effectiveness of antidiabetics; etoposide & doxorubicin. May increase anticoagulant or antiplatelet effect. May increase risk of adverse effect of diuretics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy / Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System

ATC Classification

M01AX05 - glucosamine ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glutril cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Glutril powd for oral soln 1,500 mg

Packing/Price

30 × 1's

Glutril

glucosamine

Manufacturer:

Community Pharm PCL

Distributor:

Community Pharm PCL