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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 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 Glucart safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glucart safely.
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.
What is the effect of Glucart on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Glucart on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glucart on the Liver?
Glucart has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Glucart on the Heart?
Glucart is completely safe for the heart.
Glucart 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 Glucart unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glucart habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glucart.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Glucart only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glucart for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glucart
Some foods when eaten with Glucart can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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.
Take Glucart once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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