Cartigen Capsule is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the joints are affected. It occurs as a result of the disintegration and breakdown of the cushioning tissue and cartilage surrounding the joints. Pain, redness and swelling in the joints of the hands, knees, hips and lower limbs are common symptoms.

Cartigen Capsule contains Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride, a chondroprotective agent that alleviates the pain and swelling occurring in joints and muscles by stimulating the production of proteoglycans, a necessary component required to synthesize bone-shielding cartilage. Thereby, Cartigen Capsule cushions bones and joints and provides pain relief.

Take Cartigen Capsule as advised. In some cases, Cartigen Capsule may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your physician if these side effects persist or worsen.

Avoid using Cartigen Capsule if allergic to it. Cartigen Capsule is not recommended for use in case of shellfish allergy. Take Cartigen Capsule with caution if you have/had kidney disease, diabetes, asthma or hypertension. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Cartigen Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Cartigen Capsule is used to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Cartigen Capsule contains Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride, a chondroprotective (chondros meaning cartilage) agent. Cartigen Capsule thus works by contributing to the production of bone-protecting cartilage. It stimulates the synthesis of proteoglycan- a very essential material for cartilage production. In addition, Cartigen Capsule exerts anti-inflammatory action and slows down cartilage destruction. Thus, Cartigen Capsule is responsible for relieving the joints of swelling. By producing cartilage, Cartigen Capsule cushions bones and joints and provides pain relief.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation

Avoid using Cartigen Capsule if allergic to it. Cartigen Capsule is not advisable for use in case of a known allergy to shellfish. Inform your physician if you have/had kidney disease, diabetes, glaucoma, asthma, high cholesterol, liver or heart problems, or if you are on any blood-thinners, chemotherapy or anti-diabetic medication. . Also inform if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor in case you have any surgery or procedure scheduled. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cartigen Capsule may interact with chemotherapy (doxorubicin), anti-diabetic drugs (Acarbose, Metformin, Pioglitazone, Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride, Tolbutamide, Troglitazone, Chlorpropamide) and blood-thinners (warfarin, acenocoumarol)

Drug-Food Interactions: Cartigen Capsule may interact with seaweed/alginic acid.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your physician if you have asthma, glaucoma, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension or kidney disease.

• DOXORUBICIN
• METFORMIN
• ACARBOSE
• PIOGLITAZONE
• REPAGLINIDE
• ROSIGLITAZONE
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• TOLBUTAMIDE
• CHLORPROPAMIDE
• WARFARIN
• ACENOCOUMAROL

• Load up on fatty fish, garlic, ginger, broccoli, nuts, berries and green leafy vegetables to promote bone growth and strength.

• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.

• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.

• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.

• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It occurs due to the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions and protects the bones. The disease progresses gradually and tends to worsen if not treated. Symptoms include joint pain in the hips, lower back, knees and hands. It is commonly seen in post-menopausal women.