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?

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

There are no side effects of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the Liver?

Chondroitin + Glucosamine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Chondroitin + Glucosamine on the Heart?

Using Chondroitin + Glucosamine does not have any harmful effects on 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

Taking Chondroitin + Glucosamine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chondroitin + Glucosamine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chondroitin + Glucosamine with alcohol will be.