Cartilex-GM Tablet is used to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. Cartilex-GM Tablet relieves pain, thereby improving joint functioning and helping an individual restore his/her quality of life. It also increases the cushioning and lubrication of joints providing relief from pain and easily do physical activity. 

Cartilex-GM Tablet contains Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methylsulfonylmethane. Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. It also prevents them from breaking down. Diacerein restricts the action of a protein responsible for causing inflammation and destruction of cartilage. Methylsulfonylmethane reduces joint pain, lowers inflammation, improves skin health, reduces allergic symptoms, and increases recovery after exercise. Together, it make the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility and helps treat symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Take Cartilex-GM Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Cartilex-GM Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation and wind. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Cartilex-GM Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Cartilex-GM Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 18 years old. Inform your doctor if you have ever had blood clots or circulation problems in your legs. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Cartilex-GM Tablet compromises three medicines, namely Glucosamine, Diacerein, and Methylsulfonylmethane. Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints. It also prevents them from breaking down. Diacerein treats swelling and pain in the joints. Methylsulfonylmethane helps reduce inflammation, lowers pain and speeds recovery after exercise. It also reduces joint degeneration. Together, it relieves pain or swelling due to osteoarthritis.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Discoloration of urine

People with joint infection or skin disease in the affected area should consult a doctor before taking Cartilex-GM Tablet . People dealing with impaired glucose tolerance, kidney or liver dysfunction, heart (cardiovascular) disease and who have asthma should take Cartilex-GM Tablet with caution. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Cartilex-GM Tablet as it may lead to an increased risk of liver damage. Patients with blood clots or circulation problems in their legs should not take Cartilex-GM Tablet . Although Cartilex-GM Tablet provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve the best results, it is strongly recommended to remain physically active as much as your condition allows. Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a healthy diet containing high proteins is the mainstay of managing arthritic conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicines used for blood thinning (Warfarin), medications for cancer (Paclitaxel), painkillers (Acetaminophen), antidiabetes drugs (glimepiride, pioglitazone). Inform your doctor if you are using any of these.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid intake of Vitamin E, St. John’s wort (antidepressant) and Ginkgo Biloba with Cartilex-GM Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: People dealing with impaired glucose tolerance, kidney or liver dysfunction, heart (cardiovascular) disease, or asthma should take Cartilex-GM Tablet with caution.

• ACETAMINOPHEN
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• PIOGLITAZONE
• PACLITAXEL
• WARFARIN

• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
• Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
• In the chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain, including fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that have a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
• Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

• X-rays of affected joints are done to identify osteoarthritis 

• Cartilex-GM Tablet may take several weeks/months to show any improvement, if there is no improvement after using Cartilex-GM Tablet for 2-3 months.

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It leads to pain, stiffness, inflammation, and reduced locomotion. This disease can occur in any joint, but commonly affected areas of the body are hands, fingertips, knees, hips, and spine, typically at the neck or lower back. The most common osteoarthritis symptoms include pain, tenderness (discomfort when pressing on the area with fingers), stiffness and inflammation.