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Glucocerin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Glucocerin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Glucocerin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Glucocerin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Glucocerin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glucocerin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Glucocerin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glucocerin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glucocerin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Glucocerin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Glucocerin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glucocerin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature. Glucosamine joint support supplements by reducing inflammation & pain, enhancing mobility & slowing osteoarthritis progression. They aid in cartilage repair and maintenance, improving overall joint function and flexibility. Additionally, glucosamine may alleviate symptoms of other joint disorders, promoting long-term joint health and comfort.
Glucocerin is used to treat the following -
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 Glucocerin safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Glucocerin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Glucocerin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Glucocerin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Glucocerin on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Glucocerin for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Glucocerin on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Glucocerin on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Glucocerin on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Glucocerin on heart. So it is not known whether taking Glucocerin will cause side effects on heart or not.
Glucocerin 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 Glucocerin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glucocerin habit forming or addictive?
Glucocerin does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Glucocerin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glucocerin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucocerin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Glucocerin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Glucocerin 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.
Take Glucocerin once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
Yes, Glucocerin 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.
No, Glucocerin 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.
Glucocerin 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.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340
