Sustagard Artro, 1.5 g 20 pcs

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Tissue repair stimulator.
ATX code: M01AХ05
Pharmacological properties Pharmacodynamics
Anti-inflammatory, fills the endogenous glucosamine deficiency, increases joint capsule permeability, restores enzymatic processes in the cells of synovial membrane and articular cartilage. Promotes sulfur fixation in the synthesis of chondroitinic acid, facilitates normal calcium deposition in bone tissue, inhibits the development of degenerative processes in joints, restores their function, reducing joint pain.
Pharmacokinetics
Fast and completely absorbed in the small intestine. Bioavailability 26%, half-life 70 hours.

Indications

Osteoarthritis of peripheral joints, joints of the spine, osteochondrosis.

Active ingredient

Glucosamine

Composition

One pouch contains:
active ingredient: glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride 1.884 g (equivalent of glucosamine sulfate – 1.5 g);
excipients: aspartame, sorbitol, macrogol-4000 (polyethylene glycol-4000), citric acid monohydrate to give the content of one bag of 3.95 gr.

How to take, the dosage

Adults and children from 12 years of age. Inside. The contents of one bag dissolved in 200 ml of water, take once a day for 6 – 12 weeks. As prescribed by the doctor treatment can be repeated at intervals of 2 months.

Interaction

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

Synopsis

White or white with a slightly creamy hue granulated powder.

Contraindications

Individual hypersensitivity to glucosamine and other components of the drug. Severe chronic renal failure, phenylketonuria, pregnancy, lactation, children under 12 years.
With caution: bronchial asthma, diabetes. If intolerance of seafood (shrimp and shellfish) the possibility of allergic reactions to the drug increases.

Side effects

Digestive system: gastralgia, flatulence, constipation or diarrhea. Allergic reactions – urticaria, itching.

Overdose

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

Similarities

Dona, Elbona, Glucosamine , Artrakam