Product introduction
Cartiform Forte Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints.
Cartiform Forte Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.
The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Cartiform Forte Tablet
Side effects of Cartiform Forte Tablet
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 Cartiform Forte
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Upset stomach
How to use Cartiform Forte Tablet
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. Cartiform Forte Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Cartiform Forte Tablet works
Cartiform Forte Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator that relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cartiform Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Cartiform Forte Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cartiform Forte Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cartiform Forte Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cartiform Forte Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Cartiform Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Cartiform Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cartiform Forte Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Cartiform Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish or to glucosamine.
- You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hexoses
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Proteoglycan Synthesis Stimulator
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cartiform Forte with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level. Glucosamine may raise blood levels of the active form of Warfarin.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine). Your doctor may monitor your blood clotting ability frequently.
Concu
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
No significant interaction i
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
No significant interaction i
Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms during the simultaneous use of these medicines.
No significant interaction i
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Cartiform Forte Tablet for?
Osteoarthriti*
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*Osteoarthritis
How do you take Cartiform Forte Tablet?
With food
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FAQs
Does Cartiform Forte Tablet actually work in joint pain?
The evidence on the effectiveness of Cartiform Forte Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Cartiform Forte Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Cartiform Forte Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.
Can Cartiform Forte Tablet cause liver damage?
In research studies, Cartiform Forte Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Cartiform Forte Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.
Is Cartiform Forte Tablet bad for kidneys?
The effect of Cartiform Forte Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Cartiform Forte Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Cartiform Forte Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet?
Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.
Is it safe to take Cartiform Forte Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?
No, it is not safe to take Cartiform Forte Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.
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Name: Healers Nutraceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 9 Ramanaicken Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034, Tamil Nadu
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cartiform Forte Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cartiform Forte Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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