Coxium Plus/Coxium-S Plus

Coxium Plus/Coxium-S Plus

Manufacturer:

Millimed

Distributor:

Prosp Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per Coxium Plus tab Glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, chondroitin sulfate Na 400 mg. Per Coxium Plus powd Glucosamine sulfate NaCl 942 mg (equiv to glucosamine sulfate 750 mg), chondroitin sulfate Na 600 mg. Per Coxium-S Plus powd Glucosamine sulfate NaCl 1,884 mg (equiv to glucosamine sulfate 1,500 mg), chondroitin sulfate Na 1,200 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of degenerative osteoarticular disease. Primary or secondary OA, osteoarticular dystrophies, chronic & subacute arthritis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Coxium Plus tab 1 tab tid. Coxium Plus powd 2 sachets in 2 divided doses, dissolved in water. Coxium-S Plus powd 1 sachet daily, dissolved in water.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take ≥15 min before meals.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to shellfish. Na-controlled diet. Cardiac or renal insufficiency (edema & water retention observed very rarely), severe hepatic insufficiency. Concomitant use w/ platelet anti-aggregant drugs or tetracycline. Monitor coagulation parameters if taken w/ coumarinic anticoagulants eg, warfarin.
Adverse Reactions
Gastric discomfort & pain, indigestion, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, somnolence, cutaneous & papular rash, edema, visual disturbances.
Drug Interactions
Coumarinic anticoagulants eg, warfarin.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M01AX - Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids ; Used in the treatment of inflammation and rheumatism.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Coxium Plus tab
Packing/Price
20 × 5's
Form
Coxium Plus powd for oral liqd
Packing/Price
2.8 g x 30 × 1's
Form
Coxium-S Plus powd for oral liqd
Packing/Price
4 g x 30 × 1's
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