Cartigen Duo Tablet

Cartigen tablet is anti-inflammatory analgesics and antipyretic drug that is used to treat problems such as joint diseases like osteoarthritis. It helps to minimize the friction and roughness between the joints. This medication also has properties that are important to improve the cartilage strength.

If you are hypersensitive to this medication or any of its ingredients, then it should not be prescribed. If you have severe kidney problems, you should take half the usual dosage. It is not to be used for pregnant and lactating women. The dosage is usually taken with food, twice in a day for 2-4 weeks.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Allergic Reaction

• Diabetes

• Hypersensitivity

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Epigastric Pain

• Flatulence

• Nausea

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Please consult your doctor before consuming the alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women are advised to consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cartigen Duo Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zerine G 50 Mg/1500 Mg Tablet

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Jointace-Dn Super Tablet

  Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd

• Kondro Acute Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet is a prodrug that metabolizes to rhein that is works by reducing cartilage destruction. It blocks the interleukin-1 beta protein’s action that is responsible for destruction of cartilage and inflammation causing osteoarthritis like degenerative joint disorders. The drug is specific in action and does not inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin. It also work as an important precursor in glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis. Glycosaminoglycans are a major component of joint cartilages, hence glucosamine as supplement can help rebuild cartilage and treat osteoarthritis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Warfarin, Amoxicillin, Laxatives and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Irritable bowel syndrome, Kidney disease.