Artrakam, 1,5 g sachet 20 pcs

Glucosamine sulfate has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, fills the endogenous deficiency of glucosamine, stimulates the synthesis of proteoglycans and hyaluronic acid synovial fluid.

Lengthens the permeability of the joint capsule, restores enzymatic processes in the cells of the synovial membrane and articular cartilage.

Promotes sulfur fixation in the synthesis of chondroitinic acid, inhibits the development of degenerative processes in joints, restores their function and reduces joint pain.

Pharmacokinetics

Gastrointestinal absorption 90%, bioavailability 26%, half-life 70 hours.

Indications

Osteochondrosis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Joint pain (arthralgia)

Osteoarthritis of peripheral joints, and spinal joints, osteochondrosis.

Active ingredient

Glucosamine

Composition

1 sachet of powder for preparation of oral solution contains:

the active ingredient:

glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride in terms of 100% substance 1.884 g, including glucosamine sulfate – 1.5 g,

excipients:

sorbitol,

citric acid to give a mass of the contents of one sachet of 2.2 g.

How to take, the dosage

The contents of one sachet of Artrakam are dissolved in 200 ml of water, taken orally once a day for 6 weeks.

The treatment can be repeated with an interval of 2 months.

Interaction

Compatible with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol and glucocorticosteroids. Increases absorption of tetracyclines, decreases absorption of semisynthetic penicillins and chloramphenicol.

Information about the possible effect of the medicinal product for medical use on the ability to drive vehicles, machinery:

The effect on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms is not registered.

Contraindications

• Individual hypersensitivity to glucosamine sulfate and other components of the drug Artrakam.
• Severe CKD,
• pregnancy,
• lactation period.

The drug is not recommended for administration in children (under 12 years of age) due to lack of clinical data in this category of patients.

With caution: with intolerance of seafood (shrimp, shellfish) the possibility of allergic reactions to the drug increases. Bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus.

Side effects

Tolerance of the drug is good, in some cases, it is possible:

• gastralgia,
• meteorism,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• allergic reactions – urticaria, itching.

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Overdose

Incidents of overdose are unknown. Treatment: gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.

Similarities

Dona, Elbona, Glucosamine , Sustagard Arthro