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Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet

Manufactured byWallace Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsGlucosamine
Description
Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet contains Glucosamine, which is a naturally occurring chemical found in your body. Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet is a supplement used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (a condition that develops due to damage to the protective cartilage around the joints). Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet helps your body to rebuild cartilage and replenish fluid around joints (synovial fluid). It mainly helps to prevent the breakdown of cartilage and thereby improves the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet rarely shows side effects. However, you may experience heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, etc. that are self-limiting. Inform your doctor at the earliest if you experience any side effects in order to initiate a preventive treatment. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet should be taken with food for better absorption and to prevent an upset stomach. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet relieves pain and swelling due to osteoarthritis but does not cure it. Your doctor will prescribe the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of osteoarthritis. Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet is recommended to be taken with caution if you have diabetes (increased blood sugar levels) or hyperlipidemia (increased levels of cholesterol and fat in the blood). Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet

Kondro 1500 mg Tablet
Panacea Biotec Ltd.
Kondro OD Tablet
Panacea Biotec Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Heartburn
  • Headache

Uses of Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Osteoarthritis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is advisable not to take Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet during pregnancy as it is not known whether it may cause harm to your foetus or not. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet passes into the breastmilk or not. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if benefit outweigh the risks.

Allergy

Avoid taking Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is advisable not to take Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet during pregnancy as it is not known whether it may cause harm to your foetus or not. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same therapeutic effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet passes into the breastmilk or not. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if benefit outweigh the risks.
General warnings

Hyperlipidemia

Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet should be used with caution if there is a history of hyperlipidemia (increased levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood) due to the high risk of worsening your condition. Close monitoring of liver enzymes and cholesterol levels is recommended during treatment with this supplement.

Use in children

Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

If you missed a Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose on time. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Warfarin

Dicumarol

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Never take Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine at around the same time daily. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Regular exercise along with this treatment can strengthen your joints. Do not chew, break or crush the tablet in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Lubrijoint 1500 mg Tablet works as a precursor for the production of certain chemicals that are responsible for building tendons, ligaments, thick fluid around the joints, and cartilage.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nutraceutical products

Schedule

OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2021

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