Glucart: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Glucart Information

Glucart is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Joint Pain. The alternative uses of Glucart have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Glucart depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Glucart include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glucart as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Glucart are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Glucart's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Glucart's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glucart contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Glucart have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glucart is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Glucart Benefits & Uses
Glucart Dosage & How to Take
Glucart Side Effects
Glucart Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glucart with Other Drugs
Glucart Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glucart
Glucart Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glucart Benefits & Uses

Glucart is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Joint Pain

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Glucart Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glucart Related Warnings

Is the use of Glucart safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Glucart safely.

Safe
Is the use of Glucart safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glucart on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glucart will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Glucart on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Glucart on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Glucart on the Liver?

Glucart has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Glucart on the Heart?

Glucart is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Glucart with Other Drugs

Glucart should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Glucart Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucart unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Glucart

Is this Glucart habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Glucart.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Glucart will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Glucart only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Glucart for mental disorders.

No

Glucart Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glucart

Some foods when eaten with Glucart can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucart

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Glucart with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Glucart

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Glucart?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Take Glucart once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Glucart safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Glucart 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Glucart a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Glucart is not a steroid. It contains glucosamine which is a precursor of glycosaminoglycans that is used as a dietary supplement to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Glucart?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Usually, Glucart 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Glucart on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Glucart should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.