Chondroitin Benefits & Uses

Chondroitin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Chondroitin 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

Chondroitin Related Warnings

Is the use of Chondroitin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Chondroitin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Chondroitin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Chondroitin on the Kidneys?

Chondroitin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Chondroitin on the Liver?

Side effects of Chondroitin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Chondroitin on the Heart?

Chondroitin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Chondroitin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Chondroitin Contraindications

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

Asthma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Chondroitin

Is this Chondroitin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Chondroitin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Chondroitin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Chondroitin, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Chondroitin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Chondroitin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chondroitin

Taking Chondroitin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chondroitin

Information about the interaction of Chondroitin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown