Arthryl
Arthryl helps relieve symptoms of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, such as pain and cartilage wear.
Form
jauhe oraaliliuosta varten
Strength
1.5 g
Active Ingredient
Glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
One sachet (1500 mg glucosamine sulfate) once daily.
Method
Mix the contents of one sachet with a glass of water and drink. It is best taken with a meal.
Important
Maximum one sachet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Tiredness
- •Diarrhoea
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Flatulence/Gas
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
RARE
- •Skin redness/flushing
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Allergic reactions/hypersensitivity
- •Worsening of blood sugar control in diabetics
- •Insomnia
- •Dizziness
- •Vision disturbances
- •Heart rhythm disorders (e.g., fast heartbeat)
- •Asthma, worsened asthma
- •Vomiting
- •Jaundice
- •Hair loss
- •Swelling of face, eyes, lips, mouth and throat (angioedema), hives
- •Swelling, peripheral swelling
- •Increased liver enzyme values in blood
- •Increased blood glucose levels
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Variation in coagulation tests (INR value)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to glucosamine or shellfish.
- If you have diabetes or issues with blood sugar control, your blood sugar may need to be checked regularly.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney problems.
- If you have asthma, glucosamine might make your symptoms worse.
- Do not use if you have phenylketonuria.
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- Avoid if you cannot tolerate certain sugars (e.g., fructose intolerance).
- Be careful if you are on a low-salt diet, as this medicine contains sodium.
- Not for use in children or adolescents under 18 years old.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category B
Current evidence on or experience with use in older adults is inconclusive or the medicine is insufficiently effective in the older adults. There is no evidence of efficacy in studies. (updated 6.11.2023)