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Adicart Information

Adicart is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Adicart have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Adicart is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Adicart include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adicart can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Adicart go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Adicart's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Adicart has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Adicart related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Adicart contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Adicart 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 Adicart is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Adicart Benefits & Uses

Adicart is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Adicart 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

Adicart Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adicart is used -

Severe

Irregular heartbeat
Swelling

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Hair Loss
Puffy eyelids

Adicart Related Warnings

Is the use of Adicart safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Adicart in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Adicart safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Adicart for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Adicart on the Kidneys?

Adicart may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Adicart on the Liver?

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

Very few cases of side effects of Adicart on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Adicart with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Adicart Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Asthma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Adicart

Is this Adicart habit forming or addictive?

Adicart does not cause addiction.

Adicart Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adicart

Taking Adicart with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adicart

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

Frequently asked Questions about Adicart

Question over 5 years ago

Is Adicart a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Adicart 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Adicart work?

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

Adicart 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 almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Adicart?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Usually, Adicart 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Adicart 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, Adicart 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

Can Adicart cause joint pain (arthralgia)?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Adicart 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.