Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, chondroitin sulfate 400 mg

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive therapy for OA.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab tds. Mild or moderate OA 1 tab bd for 6 wk. Severe OA Initially 1 tab tds for 8-12 wk. Maintenance dose: 1 tab bd for 3-4 mth.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to glucosamine & chondroitin; allergy to shellfish.

Special Precautions

Patients under insulin therapy. Monitor blood glucose levels regularly. Severe hepatic or renal insufficiency. 1st trimester of pregnancy & lactation. Childn

Adverse Reactions

Erythema, pruritus. Rarely, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Increased insulin resistance & affect glucose tolerance. Reduced antidiabetic agent effectiveness. Increased INR value w/ warfarin & potentiated anticoagulant effect.

MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400 FC tab

Packing/Price

60's

Appeton Essentials Glucosamine 500 + Chondroitin 400

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma