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

Tovok Information

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

The optimal dosage of Tovok 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 most common side effects of Tovok are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tovok can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tovok go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Tovok has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tovok related warnings talks about Tovok's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Tovok is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tovok contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Tovok have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tovok is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Tovok Benefits & Uses

Tovok is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Tovok 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 750mg glucosamine, 50 mg diacerein and 250 mg methyl sulfonyl methane

Tovok Side Effects

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

Severe

Yellow eyes
Yellow skin
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Skin reaction

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Fatigue
Insomnia
Bloating or fullness
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Tovok Related Warnings

Is the use of Tovok safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Tovok will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Tovok safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tovok on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tovok will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Tovok on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Tovok for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Tovok on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Tovok on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Tovok will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Tovok on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Tovok on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Severe Interaction of Tovok with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin

Aluminium hydroxide

Bisacodyl

Mild

Tovok Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Tovok

Is this Tovok habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Tovok is addictive.

Tovok Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tovok

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tovok with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tovok

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tovok with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Tovok

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Tovok without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tovok can be used without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter drug which does not require a prescription.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Tovok a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Tovok 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 over 5 years ago

Can Tovok cause joint pain (arthralgia)?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Tovok 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Tovok?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Usually, Tovok 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 about 6 years ago

What is Tovok?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Tovok 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.