Reports not available

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Tendonitis Bursitis

Epigastric pain/ tenderness, Heartburn, Diarrhea, and nausea, flushing Dyspepsia, constipation, Abdominal pain, palpitations, Drowsiness Skin reaction Headache Indigestion

Allergy to shell fish Special precautions- diabetic patients, patients on heparin Pregnancy and lactation

Indication-

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Tendonitis Bursitis

Dosage-

Adult - 500mg 3 to 4 times daily Max dose - 1500mg/day

Pharmacology:

Glucosamine stimulates cartilage cells to synthesise glycosaminoglcans and proteoglycanone. This essentially means that it has the potential to rebuild the cartilage lost in a joint due to injury or osteoarthritis. MSM is naturally occuring sulfur compound. It is an essential component in making collagen, a primary constitute of cartilage and connective tissue. It acts by increasing the cell wall permeability, enhances tissue pliabilty and encourages the repair of damaged skin, also acts as an antioxidant.

Clinical efficacy:

A systemic cochrane review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and toxicity of glucosamine in osteoarthritis. It was found that glucosamine to be superior when compared with placebo and NSAIDs.

Reports not available

Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women.