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Artrofort Complex

Artrofort Complex

Manufacturer:

Viatris

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Crystalline glucosamine sulfate 942 mg (equiv to glucosamine sulfate 750 mg & NaCl 192 mg), chondroitin sulfate Na 600 mg
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief of OA ie, pain & function limitation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Preferably taken 15 min before meals. Dissolve in a glass of water & drink.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Allergy to shellfish. Hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ impaired glucose tolerance; asthma; on controlled Na diet. Monitor blood sugar levels prior to treatment. May experience headache, somnolence, tiredness, dizziness, or visual disturbances. May cause allergy to colouring agent sunset yellow FCF (E110). Consider close monitoring of coagulation parameters. Increased effect of coumarin anticoagulants eg, warfarin. Concomitant use w/ platelet anti-aggregants eg, ASA, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ditazol, triflusal & ticlopidine. May increase GI absorption of tetracyclines. Cardiac &/or renal insufficiency. Severe hepatic insufficiency. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, somnolence; diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, flatulence, upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ coumarinic anticoagulants, tetracyclines & platelet anti-aggregant drugs.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M01AX - Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids ; Used in the treatment of inflammation and rheumatism.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Artrofort Complex powd for oral soln
Packing/Price
30 × 1's
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