Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease
Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.
Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.
Allergy to shellfish.
Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.
Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.
Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose,Increased intraocular pressure,Constipation,Diarrhea,Drowsiness,Headache,Heartburn,Hyperinsulinemia,Nausea,Skin reactions
Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.