Cartigen
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About Cartigen Products
Cartigen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cartigen are Nausea, Heartburn, Upset stomach.
How Cartigen Products work
Glucosamine is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator which relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keep the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.
Patient Concerns about Cartigen Products
Frequently asked questions about Cartigen Products
Frequently asked questions about Glucosamine
Q. Does Cartigen 1500 Tablet actually work in joint pain?
The evidence on the effectiveness of Cartigen 1500 Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Cartigen 1500 Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Cartigen 1500 Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.
Q. Can Cartigen 1500 Tablet cause liver damage?
In research studies, Cartigen 1500 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 Cartigen 1500 Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.
Q. Is Cartigen 1500 Tablet bad for kidneys?
The effect of Cartigen 1500 Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Cartigen 1500 Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Cartigen 1500 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.
Q. What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartigen 1500 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.
Q. Is it safe to take Cartigen 1500 Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?
No, it is not safe to take Cartigen 1500 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.
Products for Cartigen
Cartigen 1500 Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
MRP
₹340
Cartigen 500mg Capsule
bottle of 30 capsules
MRP
₹520
Cartigen Pro Tablet with Glucosamine, Collagen II & Astaxanthin | Bone, Joint & Muscle Care
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹750
Cartigen Forte + Tablet with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Amino Acids, Vitamins & Minerals | For Bone, Joint & Muscle Care
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹409
Cartigen 1500 Tablet
bottle of 30 tablets
MRP
₹680
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