Cartexan
Cartexan capsules are used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee and hip joints.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Chondroitin sulfate sodium
Manufacturer
Laboratorio Reig Jofré, S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 800 mg (2 capsules) once a day for three months. In more severe cases, the dose can be 1200 mg (3 capsules) daily for the first 4-6 weeks, then 800 mg daily for the rest of the three-month period.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not chew them.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg (3 capsules).
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Upper stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Skin redness
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Swelling
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to chondroitin sulfate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have heart failure or kidney disease, as this medicine may cause fluid retention and swelling.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Be careful if you are taking medicines that affect blood clotting, such as warfarin or aspirin.
- Cartexan is not recommended for children.
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)