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Artica is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Artica safe for pregnant women?
Artica is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Artica safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Artica in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Artica is unavailable.
What is the effect of Artica on the Kidneys?
Artica is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Artica on the Liver?
Side effects of Artica rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Artica on the Heart?
Using Artica does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Artica should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artica unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Artica habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Artica is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Artica since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Artica only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Artica in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Artica
Some foods when eaten with Artica can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artica
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Artica.
Yes, Artica might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.
Usually, Artica is taken for 2-3 months if you do not experience any relief in your symptoms in this duration then its use must be re-evaluated. However, you are advised to take this drug as long as recommended by your doctor. Do not discontinue this drug suddenly if it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Artica is a brand name of glucosamine and it is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is a dietary supplement and a precursor of glycosaminoglycans which is used to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
No, Artica does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Artica is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as nausea, abdominal (stomach) pain, and diarrhoea. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340