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Cartiken Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Joint Pain. Other than this, Cartiken Forte has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Cartiken Forte is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cartiken Forte also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cartiken Forte can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cartiken Forte are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cartiken Forte is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cartiken Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cartiken Forte are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cartiken Forte with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cartiken Forte is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cartiken Forte 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cartiken Forte is used -
Common
Is the use of Cartiken Forte safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cartiken Forte in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cartiken Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cartiken Forte for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Cartiken Forte on the Kidneys?
Cartiken Forte is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cartiken Forte on the Liver?
Cartiken Forte is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cartiken Forte on the Heart?
Cartiken Forte is not harmful for the heart.
Cartiken Forte 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 Cartiken Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cartiken Forte habit forming or addictive?
Cartiken Forte does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cartiken Forte as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cartiken Forte should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cartiken Forte cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cartiken Forte
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Cartiken Forte to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cartiken Forte
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cartiken Forte with alcohol will be.
No, Cartiken Forte 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.
Usually, Cartiken Forte 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.
Yes, Cartiken Forte 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.
Cartiken Forte 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.
Cartiken Forte contains glucosamine which is presumed to work by stimulating the synthesis of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in our body. Both of these are major components of joint cartilage as well as and synovial fluid and their synthesis may help in the rebuilding of cartilage which can provide relief to the patient from pain and inflammation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340
