Treatment of degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis and related diseases). Relief or improvement of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms such as pain, inflammation and joint impairment. Long term treatment with ARTRODAR can slow down disease progression and preserve articular cartilage. It can be recommended as an alternative medication for patients who do not respond to other OA treatments and/or patients who present contraindications to joint replacement/surgery, NSAIDs and those with cardiovascular problems in whom NSAIDs are contraindicated.