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Motispar Information

Motispar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Motispar have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Motispar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Motispar are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Motispar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Motispar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Motispar's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Motispar related warnings talks about Motispar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Motispar since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Motispar have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Motispar 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 Motispar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Motispar Benefits & Uses

Motispar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Motispar 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane

Motispar Related Warnings

Is the use of Motispar safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Motispar will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Motispar safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Motispar in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Motispar on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Motispar on kidney, information on safety of Motispar for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Motispar on the Liver?

Information about safety of Motispar for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Motispar on the Heart?

Information about safety of Motispar for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Severe Interaction of Motispar with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin

Aluminium hydroxide

Bisacodyl

Mild

Motispar Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Motispar

Is this Motispar habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Motispar is addictive.

Motispar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Motispar

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Motispar, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Motispar

Information about the interaction of Motispar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Motispar

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Motispar?

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

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

Question about 5 years ago

Is Motispar safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Motispar 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 about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Motispar 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, Motispar 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Motispar work?

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

Motispar 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Motispar cause weight gain?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Motispar 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.