Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

Introduction To Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in rebuilding the cartilage as well as provide relief from pain and swelling.

Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, you should exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are caused by the use of this medicine, you should let your doctor know. 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 Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

  • Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride helps in rebuilding the damaged cartilage, relieves 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.

Side effects of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

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 Lubrijoint

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride

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 Sulfate Potassium Chloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride works

Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride 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).

Quick tips

  • Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride 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 Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride.
  • 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.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride if I’m pregnant?

Information regarding the use of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsBreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsAlcoholCAUTION

Is drinking alcohol while taking Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride safe?

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride. Please consult your doctor.

sdsDrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I drive after taking Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride?

It is not known whether Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

sdsKidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride if I have/had kidney diseases?

There is limited information available on the use of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

sdsLiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride if I have/had liver diseases?

There is limited information available on the use of Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

References

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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