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Chondroitin

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About Chondroitin

Chondroitin is prescribed to patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Chondroitin is usually prescribed along with glucosamine. Consult your doctor regarding its dosage. It is also given to patients muscle soreness, joint pain. Chondroitin also comes as a eye drop for dry eyes.

Side effects are rare with Chondroitin usage. Some side effects noticed in patients taking this medicine are mood changes, rash, hives, diarrhea and headaches, bloating, swollen eyelids, leg swelling, hair loss, and irregular heartbeat. Seek immediate medical attention in case you notice any adverse effects.

Consult your doctor before taking Chondroitin, especially if you have asthma, prostate cancer, shellfish allergies, bleeding disorders. Diabetic patients should also avoid taking this medicine as it may affect blood sugar level. Do not take this medicine along with warfarin.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Chondroitin

    • Nutritional Deficiencies

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Chondroitin ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Chondroitin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Chondroitin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Chondroitin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine is used to treat osteoarthritis symptoms. It introduces an anti-inflammatory activity, which is brought about by the synthesis of proteoglycans and hyaluronic acid.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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