Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Composition of Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Lubrijoint 500 Tablet contains Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride (500mg). It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Key benefits

• In Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Lubrijoint 500 Tablet 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.

How Lubrijoint 500 Tablet works

Lubrijoint 500 Tablet 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).

How to take Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

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. Lubrijoint 500 Tablet may be taken with or without 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 Lubrijoint 500 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 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 Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Most side effects of Lubrijoint 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 Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

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 Lubrijoint 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 Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed.

Expert advice for Lubrijoint 500 Tablet

Lubrijoint 500 Tablet 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 Lubrijoint 500 Tablet. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WALLACE

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement

Chemical class:

Hexoses