Glucosamine (sulfate and in combination with chondroitin) - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (300 mg tablets, powder for the preparation of a solution) for the treatment of arthrosis in adults, children and pregnancy

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Glucosamine (sulfate and in combination with chondroitin). Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Glucosamine in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of glucosamine in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

Glucosamine - a tool that affects the metabolism in the cartilaginous tissue. Replenishes the natural deficiency of glucosamine, stimulates the synthesis of proteoglycans and hyaluronic acid synovial fluid; increases the permeability of the joint capsule, restores enzymatic processes in the cells of the synovial membrane and articular cartilage. It promotes the fixation of sulfur during the synthesis of chondroitinsulfuric acid, facilitates the normal deposition of calcium in bone tissue, inhibits the development of degenerative processes in the joints, restores their function and reduces pain.

Composition

Glucosamine sulfate (or hydrochloride) + excipients.

Glucosamine sulfate + Chondroitin sulfate + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability of glucosamine with oral intake is 25% due to the effect of "first passage" through the liver). The highest concentrations of glucosamine are found in the liver, kidneys and articular cartilage. It is excreted mainly with urine in unchanged form; in part - with feces.

Indications

• primary and secondary osteoarthritis;
• humeroscapular periarthritis;
• osteochondrosis;
• spondylosis;
• chondromalacia of the patella.

Forms of release

Tablets 300 mg.

Powder for solution for oral administration.

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

Take inside 1.5 g 1 time per day. Duration of treatment is usually 6 weeks, if necessary - longer. Treatment courses are usually repeated at intervals of 2 months.

Side effect

• pain in the epigastric region;
• nausea;
• flatulence;
• diarrhea;
• constipation;
• allergic reactions.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to glucosamine;
• phenylketonuria (if the composition of the drug includes aspartame);
• pregnancy;
• lactation.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Glucosamine is contraindicated for use in pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).

special instructions

During treatment, you should limit the use of sugar and liquid, avoid drinking alcohol.

Drug Interactions

With combined use, glucosamine enhances absorption from the gastrointestinal tract of tetracyclines and reduces penicillins and chloramphenicol.

Glucosamine is compatible with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticosteroids.

Analogues of the drug Glucosamine

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Aminoarthrin;
• Glucosamine sulfate;
• Glucosamine hydrochloride;
• Glucosamine sulfate 750;
• Pharmaskin TGC;
• Elbon;
• The Unium.

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