Drug Action
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in mucopolysaccharides, mucoproteins, and chitin.
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Glucosamine is a natural substance found in mucopolysaccharides, mucoproteins, and chitin.
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ALATERIS ® Symptomatic relief of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 1250 mg once daily, review treatment if no benefit after 2–3 months DOLENIO ® Symptomatic relief of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 1500 mg once daily, review treatment if no benefit after 2–3 months GLUSARTEL ® Symptomatic relief of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 1500 mg once daily, dose to be dissolved in at least 250 mL of water, review treatment if no benefit after 2–3 months
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Asthma. impaired glucose tolerance. predisposition to cardiovascular disease
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Contra-indicated if patient has a shellfish allergy.
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Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions SMC No. 471/08 The Scottish Medicines Consortium has advised (June 2008) that glucosamine (Alateris ®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. SMC No. 647/10 The Scottish Medicines Consortium has advised (August 2011) that glucosamine (Glusartel ®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for the symptomatic relief of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. l LESS SUITABLE FOR PRESCRIBING Less suitable for prescribing—the mechanism of action is not understood and there is limited evidence to show it is effective.
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Extracted information for Glucosamine only.
→Appendix 1: glucosamine
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▶Common or very common Constipation. diarrhoea. fatigue . gastrointestinal discomfort. headache. nausea ▶Uncommon Flushing. skin reactions ▶Rare or very rare Jaundice ▶Frequency not known Angioedema. asthma. diabetes mellitus. dizziness. hypercholesterolaemia. oedema. vomiting
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Manufacturers advise avoid—no information available.
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Manufacturers advise avoid—no information available.
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▶Monitor blood-glucose concentration before treatment and periodically thereafter in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. ▶Monitor cholesterol in patients with predisposition to cardiovascular disease.
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Extracted information for Glucosamine only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Tablet ELECTROLYTES: May contain Sodium ▶Dolenio (Alissa Healthcare Research Ltd) Dolenio 1500mg tablets | 30 tablet P £18.20 DT = £18.20 DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTI-RHEUMATIC DRUGS
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1250 mg once daily, review treatment if no
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1500 mg once daily, review treatment if no
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1500 mg once daily, dose to be dissolved in at
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