Adaxil Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucosamine sulphate 750 mg, chondroitin Na sulfate 600 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of OA.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

2 sachets daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Dissolve in a glass of water then drink.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine sulphate or shellfish. Fructose intolerance.

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Special Precautions

Not for treatment of acute painful symptoms. Cardiac insufficiency; edema & water retention; impaired glucose tolerance. May cause allergic reactions due to sunset yellow (E110). Patients on controlled Na diet. Concomitant use w/ coumarin anticoagulants eg, warfarin; platelet anti-aggregant drugs eg, ASA, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ditazole, triflusal, ticlopidine; tetracyclines. May affect ability to drive or use machines. Renal & severe hepatic insufficiency. Avoid use during pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Peripheral oedema, tachycardia; cutaneous rash, erythema, pruritus, contact dermatitis, papular rash, urticaria, eczema, hair loss, allergic reaction, visual disturbances, oedema.

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Drug Interactions

Increased effect of cumarinic anticoagulants eg, warfarin. Increased GI absorption of tetracyclines. Caution w/ platelet anti-aggregant drugs eg, ASA, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ditazole, triflusal, ticlopidine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System

ATC Classification

M01AX - Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids ; Used in the treatment of inflammation and rheumatism.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Adaxil powd for oral soln (sachet)

Packing/Price

(orange flavour) 30 × 1's

Adaxil

Manufacturer:

Mylan Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma