Glucosamin Pharma Nord
Glucosamin Pharma Nord capsules are used to relieve symptoms of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride
Manufacturer
Pharma Nord ApS
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 1 capsule, 3 times a day.
Method
Take the capsule(s) with a full glass of water. You can take the capsules with food or drink. All 3 capsules can also be taken at once.
Important
Do not take more than 3 capsules (1200 mg of glucosamine) per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
RARE
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Flushing (reddening of the skin)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to glucosamine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are allergic to shellfish, as the active ingredient comes from shellfish.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine to make sure your joint problem is not another disease that needs different treatment.
- If you have high cholesterol, your doctor may want to check your cholesterol levels before and during treatment.
- If you have asthma, watch for any worsening of your symptoms when you start taking this medicine.
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- If you have diabetes, your blood sugar may need to be checked more often when you start this medicine.
- Be careful if you take blood-thinning medicines (like warfarin) as Glucosamin Pharma Nord can make their effect stronger. Your doctor will need to monitor you closely.
- Be careful if you also take tetracycline.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you feel drowsy, dizzy, nauseous, or vomit after starting this medicine, do not drive or use machines.
- This medicine contains potassium (87 mg per capsule). If you have kidney problems or are on a low-potassium diet, talk to your doctor.
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)