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Glucart 500mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Glucart 500mg Tablet is a product of Juggat Pharma

Composition: Glucosamine (500mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 40.78

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All Details About Glucart 500mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Glucart 500mg Tablet

Description:

Glucart 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints.

Glucart 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Glucart 500mg Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator that relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

Side Effects:

Ordinary side effects of Glucart

  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Agitated stomach
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Agitated stomach

Warning & Precautions:

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glucart 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Glucart 500mg Tablet actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Glucart 500mg Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Glucart 500mg Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Glucart 500mg Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Can Glucart 500mg Tablet cause liver damage?

In research studies, Glucart 500mg Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Glucart 500mg Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

Is Glucart 500mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

The effect of Glucart 500mg Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Glucart 500mg Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Glucart 500mg Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Glucart 500mg Tablet?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Is it safe to take Glucart 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Glucart 500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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