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Wakfree Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. Wakfree Gel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Wakfree Gel 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Wakfree Gel include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Some other side effects of Wakfree Gel have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Wakfree Gel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wakfree Gel is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Wakfree Gel related warnings talks about Wakfree Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Wakfree Gel since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Wakfree Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Wakfree Gel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wakfree Gel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Wakfree Gel 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 Wakfree Gel safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Wakfree on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Wakfree Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Wakfree for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Wakfree Gel on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Wakfree for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Wakfree Gel on the Liver?
Side effects of Wakfree on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Wakfree Gel on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Wakfree on heart. So it is not known whether taking Wakfree will cause side effects on heart or not.
Wakfree Gel 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 Wakfree Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wakfree Gel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Wakfree Gel has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Wakfree Gel
There is no information on the effects of taking Wakfree Gel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wakfree Gel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Wakfree Gel.
No, Wakfree does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
Take Wakfree once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
Yes, Wakfree 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.
Wakfree 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.
No, Wakfree 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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