Freeflam is used to treat the following -
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 Freeflam safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Freeflam during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Freeflam safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Freeflam on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Freeflam will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Freeflam on the Kidneys?
Freeflam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Freeflam on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Freeflam on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Freeflam on the Heart?
Freeflam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Freeflam 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 Freeflam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Freeflam habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Freeflam has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Freeflam
Taking Freeflam with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Freeflam
Information about the interaction of Freeflam and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Freeflam 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.
Freeflam 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.
Usually, Freeflam 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.
No, Freeflam does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
No, Freeflam 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.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340
