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Ostiwel Forte is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ostiwel Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ostiwel Forte is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Ostiwel Forte safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ostiwel Forte in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ostiwel Forte safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ostiwel Forte in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ostiwel Forte on the Kidneys?
Using Ostiwel Forte does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ostiwel Forte on the Liver?
Ostiwel Forte has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ostiwel Forte on the Heart?
Ostiwel Forte is not harmful for the heart.
Ostiwel Forte 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 Ostiwel Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ostiwel Forte habit forming or addictive?
Ostiwel Forte does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ostiwel Forte since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ostiwel Forte only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ostiwel Forte for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ostiwel Forte
Taking Ostiwel Forte with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ostiwel Forte
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ostiwel Forte with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ostiwel Forte 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.
Ostiwel Forte 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.
Take Ostiwel Forte once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
Yes, Ostiwel Forte can be used without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter drug which does not require a prescription.
Usually, Ostiwel Forte 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.
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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
