- Osteoarthritis:
- PO 1 tab BD OR 1 tab OD
Tablet/capsule:
- 750mg/200mg
- 500mg/400mg
- 410mg/100mg
- 500mg/400mg
- 250mg/200mg
- Taken without regards to meals
- Glucosamine: Helps in the formation of cartilage and supports mobility and flexibility
- Chondroitin: Supports joint strength by helping resist compression in the joints. It attracts fluid to the joint to assist with lubrication
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Kidney or liver dysfunction
- Risk factor for heart disease
- Asthma
- Blood thinners
- Anticancer medication
- Pain killers
Drug Status
| Availability | OTC |
| Pregnancy | Unknown |
| Breastfeeding | Unknown |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carticare Forte | 750/200mg | Tablet | 30’s | Synermed Pharma | Synermed Pharma |
| Cartivit | 500mg/400mg | Capsule | 60’s | Apex Labs | Wessex Pharma |
| Freeflex | 410mg/100mg | Capsule | 30’s | Geltec Private | Sai Pharma |
| Freeflex Forte | 500mg/400mg | Capsule | 30’s | Geltec Private | Sai Pharma |
| Recartix | 250mg/200mg | Tablet | 30’s | Comed Chemicals | Ripple Pharma |