Glocerin 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Glocerin 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It lowers pain and swelling and helps the stiff joints to heal quickly. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.
Glocerin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day. It may take few weeks for the medicine to work. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.
It may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea or discoloration of urine. Regular monitoring of blood sugar level, especially in diabetic patient, is important as it may increase your blood sugar level.
Uses of Glocerin Tablet
Benefits of Glocerin Tablet
In Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Glocerin 50mg Tablet helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.
Side effects of Glocerin 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 Glocerin
- Diarrhea
- Urine discoloration
How to use Glocerin 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. Glocerin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glocerin Tablet works
Glocerin 50mg Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator. It works by building cartilage (soft connective tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. It also lowers pain and inflammation (swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glocerin 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glocerin 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glocerin 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Glocerin 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glocerin 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glocerin 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Glocerin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glocerin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Glocerin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glocerin 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Glocerin 50mg Tablet helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- Exercise to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication.
- It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
- It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
- Do not take Glocerin 50mg Tablet if you are suffering from diarrhea or are above 60 years of age.
- Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anthracenecarboxylic Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator
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