Viartril-S Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucosamine sulfate

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of OA ie, pain & function limitation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap tds or 1 sachet daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Powd for oral soln: Dissolve contents in a glass of water & drink.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Allergy to shellfish. Powd for oral soln: Phenylketonuria.

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Special Precautions

Possible exacerbations of asthmatic patients. Exclude presence of other joint disease requiring alternative treatment. Impaired glucose tolerance. Patients on controlled Na diet. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Not to be used during pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Not to be used in childn & adolescents <18 yr. Powd for oral soln: Not to be taken by patients w/ fructose intolerance.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, somnolence; diarrhea, constipation, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, dyspepsia; tiredness.

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Drug Interactions

Increased effect of coumarinic anticoagulants. Enhanced GI absorption of tetracyclines.

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Caution For Usage

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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

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Viartril-S cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

90's

Form

Viartril-S powd for oral soln (sachet) 1,500 mg

Packing/Price

30 × 1's

Viartril-S

glucosamine

Manufacturer:

Mylan Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma