CARTILAGE TAB

Overview

CARTILAGE TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CARTILAGE TAB is composed of: GLUCOSAMINE (250 MG), CHONDROITIN (200 MG)

Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints). Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus. Glucosamine has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to relieving joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis.


Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints.Chondroitin has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating osteoarthritis pain.Other uses not proven with research have included treating cataracts, bladder problems, heart disease, or osteoporosis.Chondroitin  is a chemical that is normally found in cartilage around joints in the body.Chondroitin  is usually manufactured from animal sources, such as shark and cow cartilage.

Usage

GLUCOSAMINE is generally used to treat: Arthritis
GLUCOSAMINE can address symptoms like: Arms Joint Pain, Arms Swelling, Arms Stiffness

CHONDROITIN is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Urinary Tract Infection
CHONDROITIN can address symptoms like: Knees Joint Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

CARTILAGE TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for CARTILAGE TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetics, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.
  • Do not take chondroitin and consult your doctor:
  •  If you have allergies, asthma, or prostate cancer.
  •  If you have bleeding disorders or diabetes.
  •  If you are taking blood thinners.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Follow all directions on the product label and package.
  • You should not use this product if you are allergic to chondroitin.

Common Side-Effects

GLUCOSAMINE : Hives, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Constipation, Heartburn
CHONDROITIN : Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Abdomen Pain, Hair Loss

Serious Side-Effects

CHONDROITIN : Hives, Irregular Heartbeat, Legs Swelling, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

GLUCOSAMINE is categorized as: NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
CHONDROITIN is categorized as: NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES

Available Alternatives for CARTILAGE TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CARTILAGE TABINR for 6 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 250 MG, CHONDROITIN 200 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADICART CAPINR 85 for 10 CAPSULESCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE
ANOSCHA FORTE TABINR 250 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 750 MG, CHONDROITIN 100 MG, DIACEREIN 50 MG
ARTH 500MG/400MG TABINR 140 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 500.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 400.0 MG
BONCART PWDINR 158.66 for 200 GM POWDERCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE
CARTICARE TABINR 142.29 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 500 MG, CHONDROITIN 400 MG
CARTIFIX CAPINR 129.65 for 15 CAPSULESCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE
CARTIGEN FORTE TABINR 225 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 750 MG, METHYL SULFONYL METHANE 250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CHONDROITIN 100 MG, SELENIUM 70 MCG, CHROMIUM 50 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 50 MG, ZINC 4 MG, MANGANESE 3 MG, SILICON DIOXIDE 2 MG, BORON 0.5 MG, COPPER 0.5 MG
FORJOINT CAPINR 100 for 100 CAPSULESGLUCOSAMINE 50.0 MG, CHONDROITIN
FREE FLEX 410MG/100MG SOFLETINR 230.99 for 15 SOFLETSGLUCOSAMINE 410.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 100.0 MG
FREEFLAM FORTE TABINR 54.8 for 10 TABLETSCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE
FREEFLAM TABINR 30.55 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE , CHONDROITIN
FREEFLEX CAPINR 162 for 15 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 410 MG, CHONDROITIN 100 MG
FREEFLEX FORTE TABINR 419.85 for 15 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 400 MG, CHONDROITIN 400 MG
G.C. FLEX 500MG/250MG/400MG TABINR 270 for 30 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 500.0 MG, METHYL SULFONYL METHANE 400.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 250.0 MG
GLUJOINT CS TABINR for GLUCOSAMINE 250 MG, CHONDROITIN 200 MG
JNT PLUS 500MG/400MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 500.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 400.0 MG
JOINTACE PLUS 5%/1% GELINR 85 for 50 GM GELGLUCOSAMINE 5.0 %, CHONDROITIN 1.0 %
MEGA FREE FLEX TABINR 294.01 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 750.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 600.0 MG
ORBONE 250MG/200MG TABINR 118.77 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 250.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 200.0 MG
ORBONE PLUS TABINR 160.9 for 10 TABLETSCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE
OSTEOCIP 500MG/400MG TABINR 93.75 for 10 TABLETSGLUCOSAMINE 500.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 400.0 MG
RECARTIX 250MG/200MG CAPINR 156.06 for 20 CAPSULESGLUCOSAMINE 250.0 MG, CHONDROITIN 200.0 MG
ROSATIN GEL TABINR 149.25 for 10 TABLETSCHONDROITIN , GLUCOSAMINE