Droglican
Droglican is used to treat the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in adults with moderate to severe pain, who can use a combined treatment of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
200 mg / 250 mg
Active Ingredient
Chondroitin sulfate sodium
Manufacturer
Laboratorio Reig Jofré, S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Take 2 capsules 3 times a day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with enough liquid, without chewing.
Important
Do not take more than 6 capsules per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Digestive problems
- •Flatulence (gas)
RARE
- •Changes in taste
- •Stomach pain
- •Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
- •Constipation
- •Abdominal distension (swollen stomach)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Pain in one limb (arm or leg)
- •Fatigue
- •Respiratory tract infection
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Increased liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Changes in urine test results
- •Swelling or fluid retention in tissues (edema)
- •Allergic reaction
- •Skin rash, redness, and itching
Important Warnings
- Do not take Droglican if you are allergic to chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take Droglican if you are allergic to shellfish, as glucosamine comes from shellfish.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- If you have diabetes or problems with blood sugar, you may need to check your blood sugar more often when starting this medicine.
- If you have kidney or liver problems, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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- If you have a serious heart condition, talk to your doctor.
- Be careful if you take blood-thinning medicines (like warfarin), as Droglican can increase their effects. Your doctor will monitor you closely.
- Droglican may interact with certain antibiotics (like tetracycline, chloramphenicol, or penicillin).
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as there is not enough information about its safety for the baby.
- If you feel dizzy or tired, do not drive or use machines.
- Contact your doctor right away if you get a respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, or chest pain.
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)