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Cartilamine Forte Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cartilamine Forte Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Joint Pain

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Cartilamine Forte Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cartilamine Forte Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cartilamine Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cartilamine safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cartilamine Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cartilamine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cartilamine is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cartilamine Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?

Cartilamine is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cartilamine Forte Tablet on the Liver?

Cartilamine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cartilamine Forte Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Cartilamine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Cartilamine Forte Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cartilamine Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Asthma
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Cartilamine Forte Tablet

Is this Cartilamine Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cartilamine Forte Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cartilamine Forte Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cartilamine Forte Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cartilamine Forte Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Cartilamine Forte Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cartilamine Forte Tablet

Cartilamine Forte Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cartilamine Forte Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cartilamine Forte Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cartilamine Forte Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cartilamine a steroid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Cartilamine is not a steroid. It contains glucosamine which is a precursor of glycosaminoglycans that is used as a dietary supplement to provide relief from symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cartilamine increase blood sugar?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Cartilamine does not increase blood sugar but its possibility cannot be ruled out. It might affect your blood sugar levels hence if you are suffering from diabetes then you are advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels on daily basis and notify your doctor in case of any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cartilamine cause weight gain?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Cartilamine does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cartilamine on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Cartilamine should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cartilamine work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Cartilamine contains glucosamine which is presumed to work by stimulating the synthesis of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in our body. Both of these are major components of joint cartilage as well as and synovial fluid and their synthesis may help in the rebuilding of cartilage which can provide relief to the patient from pain and inflammation.