Viartril-S

Viartril-S

glucosamine

Manufacturer:

Mylan Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Crystalline glucosamine sulphate
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of OA (pain & function limitation).
Dosage/Direction for Use
One 500-mg cap tds or 1 sachet daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Sachet: Dissolve contents in a glass of water & drink.
Contraindications
Allergy to shellfish. Sachet: Phenylketonuria.
Special Precautions
Possible exacerbations of asthmatic patients; presence of other joint disease requiring alternative treatment. Impaired glucose tolerance. Na-controlled diet. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Childn <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Rarely, drowsiness, headache, somnolence, GI effects; skin reactions.
Drug Interactions
Increased effect of coumarinic anticoagulants. Enhanced GI absorption of tetracyclines.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M01AX05 - glucosamine ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Viartril-S cap 500 mg
Packing/Price
90's
Form
Viartril-S powd for oral soln (sachet) 1,500 mg
Packing/Price
30 × 1's
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