Chondroitin + Glucosamine Benefits & Uses

Chondroitin + Glucosamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Chondroitin + Glucosamine 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: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 250 mg glucosamine and 200 mg Chondroitin
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 250 mg glucosamine and 200 mg Chondroitin

Chondroitin + Glucosamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chondroitin + Glucosamine is used -

Severe

Irregular heartbeat
Swelling

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Hair Loss
Puffy eyelids
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Heartburn

Chondroitin + Glucosamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Chondroitin + Glucosamine safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Chondroitin + Glucosamine in pregnant women.
Is the use of Chondroitin + Glucosamine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chondroitin + Glucosamine will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the Kidneys?

Chondroitin + Glucosamine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the Heart?

You can take Chondroitin + Glucosamine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Chondroitin + Glucosamine with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Chondroitin + Glucosamine Contraindications

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

Asthma
Allergy
Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Chondroitin + Glucosamine

Is this Chondroitin + Glucosamine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Chondroitin + Glucosamine.

Chondroitin + Glucosamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chondroitin + Glucosamine

Chondroitin + Glucosamine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chondroitin + Glucosamine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chondroitin + Glucosamine.