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Arth Information

Arth is a prescription drug, available for use as Oil, Capsule, Tablet. Arth also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Arth depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 most common side effects of Arth are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Arth as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Arth normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Arth is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Arth related warnings talks about Arth's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Arth have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Arth may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Arth is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Arth Benefits & Uses

Arth is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Arth 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 250 mg glucosamine and 200 mg Chondroitin
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 250 mg glucosamine and 200 mg Chondroitin

Arth Side Effects

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

Severe

Irregular heartbeat
Swelling

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Hair Loss
Puffy eyelids

Arth Related Warnings

Is the use of Arth safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Arth on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Arth safe during breastfeeding?

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

Arth has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Arth on the Liver?

Side effects of Arth on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Arth on the Heart?

Side effects of Arth rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Arth with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Arth Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Asthma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Arth

Is this Arth habit forming or addictive?

Arth is not addictive in nature.

Arth Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arth

You can take Arth with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arth

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Arth with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Arth

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Arth cause constipation?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Arth may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Arth safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Arth 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Arth work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Arth 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Arth a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Arth 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.