Axcel Glucosamine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucosamine sulfate

Indications/Uses

Adjunct therapy in OA.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Mild to moderate OA symptoms 1 tab bd for 6 wk. Severe OA symptoms Initially 1 tab tds for 8 wk, followed by 1 tab bd for 3-4 mth.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to shellfish.

Special Precautions

Diabetes. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Peripheral oedema, tachycardia; drowsiness, headache, insomnia; GI disturbances; erythema, pruritus.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ insulin.

MIMS Class

ATC Classification

M01AX05 - glucosamine ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Glucosamine tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10 × 10's

Axcel Glucosamine