Cartigen Forte +

Uses of Cartigen Forte +

• Nutraceutical supplement used as an adjunct in osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint conditions to help support cartilage and joint function
• and to reduce joint pain and stiffness.

Key benefits

• supports cartilage health
• helps reduce joint pain and stiffness
• improves joint mobility
• supports lubrication of joints
• adjunct support in osteoarthritis

How Cartigen Forte + works

Joint-support nutraceuticals typically provide building blocks for cartilage matrix and may reduce inflammatory mediators in joints. They help improve joint lubrication and mobility over time with regular use.

How to take Cartigen Forte +

Oral use. Typically taken once or twice daily after food with water, as advised by a physician. Use regularly for several weeks for best benefit; do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

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 the missed dose of Cartigen Forte + as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Cartigen Forte + than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Cartigen Forte +

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

• nausea
• stomach upset
• acidity
• bloating
• constipation
• diarrhea
• headache
• allergic reactions (rare)

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 Forte +

Warnings and precautions

Not a substitute for a balanced diet. Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, bleeding disorders, asthma, kidney/liver disease, or are on long-term medicines. Stop use and seek medical advice if you develop rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, or severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Use with caution in shellfish allergy if the product contains glucosamine (confirm on label).

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with anticoagulants/antiplatelets (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) increasing bleeding risk; possible effect on blood glucose with antidiabetic medicines; may interact with NSAIDs (additive GI effects). Exact interactions depend on final composition.

How to store Cartigen Forte +

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PHARMED LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement (Joint health)

Drug class:

Nutraceutical / chondroprotective supplement