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Zerostiff Sachet

Manufactured byAKUMENTIS HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsSodium Hyaluronate (80 mg) + Collagen Peptide-Type l (10 gram)
Description
Zerostiff Sachet is a combination of Sodium Hyaluronate and Collagen Peptide. This medicine is prescribed to treat osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes pain on movement due to the wearing of the protective covering at the ends of the bones. This medication works by reducing friction in the joints, which lowers pain and swelling and makes physical movements more comfortable. Zerostiff Sachet may cause some side effects like nausea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, etc. However, these side effects resolve with time. Inform your doctor if the symptoms become severe or persist for a long time. Zerostiff Sachet can be taken with or without food. For ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. It may take several days to get the full benefits of this medicine; hence, do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Zerostiff Sachet may interact with the action of other medicines. Inform your doctor about any other health issues you have or if you are undergoing any medical treatment before taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zerostiff Sachet

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Swelling in the hands or feet
  • Back pain or Joint pain
  • Headache and dizziness
  • Sore throat

Uses of Zerostiff Sachet

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 Zerostiff Sachet to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Zerostiff Sachet remains active in the body is not known.
  • 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 tendencies were reported for Zerostiff Sachet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Zerostiff Sachet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Zerostiff Sachet is passed into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Zerostiff Sachet if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you come across any allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (of your face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Zerostiff Sachet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Zerostiff Sachet is passed into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Inflammation

Zerostiff Sachet may cause inflammation (swelling, redness, etc.). If the symptoms are severe, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Use in children

The safety and effectiveness of Zerostiff Sachet have not been established in children below 18 years of age.

Joint effusion

Joint effusion is a condition in which the fluid in or around a joint is increased. It is advisable to get treated first before receiving Zerostiff Sachet since it may worsen the condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Zerostiff Sachet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of this medicine. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose ofZerostiff Sachet.
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
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Zerostiff Sachet as advised by the doctor. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation. Follow all the instructions given in the patient leaflet. Zerostiff Sachet is prescribed for a long time. Therefore, do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better after taking a few doses. You should take Zerostiff Sachet preferably together with a large meal to help your body absorb the medicine. Consult your doctor if your condition is not improving even after completing the course of this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Zerostiff Sachet is a combination of Sodium Hyaluronate and Collagen Peptide. Sodium Hyaluronate reduces friction in the joints and promotes their general health. Collagen peptides help in the healing and formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) which aids joint repair. It also lower pain and swelling at the joints.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Viscosupplementation agents, Nutraceutical products

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugs, H. and Supplements, H., 2021. Collagen Peptides: MedlinePlus Supplements. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 4 October 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/1606.html

Hyalgan.com. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 10 November 2021].

https://hyalgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HyalganPatInfoPDFupdate513.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 2 Mar 2023

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