RE-Cart Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in rebuilding the cartilage as well as provide relief from pain and swelling.
RE-Cart Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, you should exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.
This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are caused by the use of this medicine, you should let your doctor know. 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. RE-Cart Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of RE-Cart
No common side effects seen
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with RE-Cart Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of RE-Cart Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of RE-Cart Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether RE-Cart Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of RE-Cart Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of RE-Cart Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
What is RE-Cart Capsule used for?
RE-Cart Capsule is used to help relieve symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. It helps improve joint comfort over time. It usually takes several weeks before people notice the benefit.
Who should not take RE-Cart Capsule?
Individuals should not take RE-Cart Capsule if they are allergic to glucosamine, any excipient, or shellfish.
Can RE-Cart Capsule affect my blood sugar if I have diabetes?
People with diabetes should be cautious because RE-Cart Capsule can require closer monitoring of blood sugar and insulin when treatment starts. Your doctor may check your glucose more frequently.
What serious problems should make me stop RE-Cart Capsule and call my doctor?
Stop RE-Cart Capsule and seek medical advice if you develop signs of an allergic reaction, a sudden worsening of asthma, unexplained severe stomach symptoms, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), or any new, serious symptoms that your doctor has warned you about.
Are there people who need extra monitoring while taking RE-Cart Capsule?
Affirmative, people with diabetes, patients on blood thinners (vitamin K antagonists), those with reduced kidney function, and people with high cholesterol and asthma should be monitored more closely while taking RE-Cart Capsule.
Can RE-Cart Capsule make my cholesterol go up?
There have been rare reports of raised cholesterol in people taking RE-Cart Capsule. It is sensible to check and monitor cholesterol if your doctor advises it.
When can I expect relief after taking RE-Cart Capsule, and when should treatment be re-evaluated?
Relief, especially pain reduction, may take several weeks and sometimes longer. If you do not feel a benefit after 2 to 3 months, your doctor should re-evaluate whether to continue treatment.
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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