Chondroitin
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
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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
- Gym Tablet
Delcure Life Sciences
- G.C. Flex Tablet
Panjon Pharma Ltd
- Jnt Plus 500Mg/400Mg Tablet
Hind Pharma
- Cartifix Capsule
Biological E Ltd
- Free Flex 410Mg/100Mg Soflets
Sanofi India Ltd
- Jointace Plus Gel
Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd
- COLAHYAL CAPSULE
Nexgen Rx Life Science Pvt Ltd
- Freeflam Forte Tablet
Glorious Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Tendolife Capsule
Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Adicart Capsule
Windlas Biotech Ltd
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.
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