Viartril-S Dosage/Direction for Use

Powder for oral solution: The content of one sachet, equivalent to 1500 mg of active ingredient, dissolved in a glass of water, is taken once daily, preferably at meals.
Hard capsules: 500 mg glucosamine sulfate.
One hard shell gelatin capsule, equivalent to 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate, is taken three times daily, preferably at meals.
Children and Adolescents: Efficacy and safety has not been established in children and adolescents, therefore glucosamine sulfate should not be used in children and adolescents below the age of 18.
Elderly: No specific studies have been performed in elderly, but according to clinical experience, dosage adjustment is not required when treating otherwise healthy, elderly patients.
Patients with impaired renal and/or liver function: In patients with impaired renal and/or liver function no dose recommendations can be given, since no studies have been performed (see also Precautions).
Glucosamine is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms. Relief of symptoms (especially pain relief) may not be experienced until after some weeks of treatment and in some cases even longer. If no relief of symptoms is experienced after 2-3 months, continued treatment with glucosamine should be re-evaluated.