Cartigen Duo

Composition of Cartigen Duo

Cartigen Duo contains Diacerein (50mg) + Glucosamine (1500mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Cartigen Duo

Treatment of Osteoarthritis Treatment of Bone and joint Fracture

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain
• swelling
• and stiffness in the joints of your hands
• knees
• hips
• and spine. Cartigen Duo Tablet helps you manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises
• losing weight
• and by wearing suitable footwear. In Treatment of Bone and joint Fracture Cartigen Duo Tablet offers improved pain relief
• reduced inflammation
• and potential preservation of joint health in patients with bone and joint injuries such as fracture. However
• one should remember that this medicine can beneficial
• it may not cure the underlying conditions and should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Show More

How Cartigen Duo works

Cartigen Duo Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diacerein and Glucosamine, which relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

How to take Cartigen Duo

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 Duo Tablet should be taken with or after 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

If you miss a dose of Cartigen Duo Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. It 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 Duo

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

• 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

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 Duo

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. 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 Duo if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. 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 Duo

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 Duo

It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly. Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PHARMED LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Vitamin and mineral supplement