Penjoin 500 mg
Glucosamine
Category: Tablet
Manufacturer: Amico Laboratories Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
028
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
058
Address
Khagan, Burilia, Savar, Dhaka
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Uses of Penjoin:
- Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease
Allergy to shellfish.
How to use
Glucosamine:
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.
Glucosamine is to be taken with food.
Administration:
Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.
Adult Dose:
Oral
Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis
Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily.
Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.
Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Allergy to shellfish.
Common
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn
Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose,Increased intraocular pressure,Constipation,Diarrhea,Drowsiness,Headache,Heartburn,Hyperinsulinemia,Nausea,Skin reactions
Precaution:
Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.
Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.
Samm Care