Arthricare Tablet SR
Product introduction
Arthricare Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines. It is used for treatment of osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints to provide comfort during physical movements.
Arthricare Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.
Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Arthricare Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.
Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Arthricare Tablet SR
Benefits of Arthricare Tablet SR
In Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Arthricare Tablet SR helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Arthricare Tablet SR might help in joint repair if taken at the start of symptoms. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight and by wearing a suitable footwear.
Side effects of Arthricare Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Arthricare
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
How to use Arthricare Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arthricare Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Arthricare Tablet SR works
Arthricare Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: glucosamine and methyl sulfonyl methane which treat osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) are nutritional supplements which helps in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. Apart from this, MSM also lowers inflammation of the joints.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Arthricare Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Arthricare Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Arthricare Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Arthricare Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Arthricare Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Arthricare Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Arthricare Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Arthricare Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Arthricare Tablet SR helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish.
- You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Arthricare Tablet SR.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
- Do light exercise or take physical therapy to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
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*Osteoarthritis
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- Drugs.com. Glucosamine. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Litaka Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: B-22 H-Block, Pimpri, Pune - 411018, MIDC
Country of origin: India
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