Adicart: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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 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

How to take Adicart?

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

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

Question almost 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 over 5 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 over 5 years ago

Does Adicart cause constipation?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Adicart may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Adicart?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Adicart is a brand name of glucosamine and it is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is a dietary supplement and a precursor of glycosaminoglycans which is used to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.