Cartigen 1500

Composition of Cartigen 1500

Cartigen 1500 contains Glucosamine (1500mg). It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Cartigen 1500

Cartigen 1500 Tablet is used in osteoarthritis.

Key benefits

• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function

How Cartigen 1500 works

AlcoholInteraction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.PregnancyUnknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.LactationCartigen 1500 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.DrivingIt is not known whether Cartigen 1500 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.KidneyThere is limited information available on the use of Cartigen 1500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.LiverThere is limited information available on the use of Cartigen 1500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How to take Cartigen 1500

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. Cartigen 1500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cartigen 1500

Most side effects of Cartigen are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Stomach upset Heartburn

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cartigen 1500

Warnings and precautions

A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient.

Do not take Cartigen if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it.

How to store Cartigen 1500

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Cartigen 1500

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PHARMED LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement