Cartigen - 500 mg (glucosamine sulphate potassium chloride)

Cartigen 500 mg contains the therapeutic active ingredient glucosamine sulphate. It is derived from shellfish (such as shrimp, lobster, and crabs) this medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of stiffness due to arthritis, osteoarthritis, swelling due to arthritis along with several other problems. Glucosamine sulphate will reduce the rate of collagen (joint tissue) degradation and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Cartigen general information:

What is Cartigen used for?

Glucosamine sulphate, the active constituent of Cartigen 500 mg is a dietary supplement that some people take to support bone and joint health. Also this may relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis and wear and tear on joints. It is an OTC product. The body naturally produces glucosamine, but the glucosamine found in supplements comes from shellfish or is synthesized in a laboratory.

How does Cartigen works?

Cartigen 500 mg capsule contains the active constituent Glucosamine sulphate. It is naturally found in joints of the human body, but not a lot found in natural food sources. It is a building block of cartilage and joint tissue. It is the basic of the synthesis of several important macromolecules including glycosaminoglycans, glycoprotein’s and glycolipids. These macromolecules can be found in the muscles, synovial fluid, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

Joints are cushioned by the solution and cartilage that surround them. In some people with osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down and becomes extremely thin. This results in more joint pain, friction, and stiffness. Glucosamine supplements increases the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints and help prevent breakdown of these substances

Where to buy Cartigen online?

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What does Cartigen contains?

Cartigen – 500 mg capsule contains Glucosamine sulphate. This is the most effective constituent in the treatment of joints tissue.

What are the side effects of Cartigen?

Glucosamine sulphate is likely safe when used appropriately by mouth in adults.

Cartigen capsules can cause some mild side effects including heartburn, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Uncommon side effects are drowsiness, skin reactions, and headache. These are rare.

What medications interact with Cartigen ?

Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with Cartigen 500 mg. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. There are several reports showing that taking Glucosamine with or without chondroitin increase the effect of warfarin (Coumadin) on blood clotting. This can cause bruising and bleeding that can be serious. Don’t take this medicine if you are consuming warfarin.

Antimitotic chemotherapy interacts with Glucosamine sulphate. Some medications for cancer work by decreasing how fast cancer cells can copy themselves. The drug might increase how fast tumor cells cancopy themselves. Taking this medication might decrease the effectiveness of these for cancer. Some of these medications are doxorubicin, etoposide, and teniposide.

When should Cartigen mg not be used?

Do not take Cartigen if you are:

• Pregnant or planning to be pregnant
• Allergic to shellfish. Because it is derived from shells of shrimp, lobster or crabs.
• An asthma patient you should be cautious about taking this medication
• A diabetic patient. It is seen that this medications might increases the blood glucose levels. Cartigen 500 mg is safe for diabetic patients, but blood sugar levels should be monitored closely
• A patient of hypertension, its active ingredient increase insulin levels. This might cause blood pressure to increase, if you have high blood pressure and taking this medication. Monitor your cholestroll levels pressure closely.

Seek for medical treatment if you feel any problem such as breathing problem, vision, increased heart rhythm.

How should Cartigen be used?

Take Cartigen capsule as directly suggested by your physician for better results

Cartigen capsule usage 1500 mg once daily or 500 mg three times daily to prevent upset stomach, either alone or together with 400 mg of chondroitin sulphate two or three times daily, has been used for up to 1 -2  months to notice effects. Also glucosamine sulphate 750 mg twice daily in combination with turmeric root extract 500 mg twice daily has been used for 6 weeks.

How long Cartigen should be used?

Take Cartigen capsule as directly recommended by your physician.

Missed dose of Cartigen

Take the missed dose as soon as you notice. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra capsule’s to make up your missed dose.

How should Cartigen be stored?

• Do not freeze it
• Away from direct sun light, heat, and moisture
• Always store your medicine out of the reach and sight of children