Carticel - Tablet Glucosamine - 500mg 1 Tablet(s) / Tablet Opsonin Pharma Limited Introduction: Carticel is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keep the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints. Carticel is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea,... Uses of Carticel: Osteoarthritis Side effects of Carticel: NauseaUpset stomachHeartburn How to use Carticel: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carticel is to be taken with food. What if you forget to take Carticel?: If you miss a dose of Carticel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose. Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease Administration: Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals. Adult Dose: Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day. Contraindication: Allergy to shellfish. Mode of Action: Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage. Precaution: Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation. Side Effect: Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose,Increased intraocular pressure,Constipation,Diarrhea,Drowsiness,Headache,Heartburn,Hyperinsulinemia,Nausea,Skin reactions Interaction: Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.