Glucosamine

Generic name: Glucosamine
Drug class: Nutraceutical products

Usage of Glucosamine

Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints).

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus.

Glucosamine has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to relieving joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Not all uses for glucosamine have been approved by the FDA. Glucosamine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Glucosamine is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Glucosamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Glucosamine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of glucosamine may include:

nausea, vomiting;

diarrhea, constipation; or

heartburn.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Glucosamine

You should not use this product if you are allergic to glucosamine.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

diabetes;

high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);

cancer;

liver disease;

asthma or other breathing disorder;

if you are allergic to shellfish; or

if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).

It is not known whether glucosamine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

Glucosamine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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How to use Glucosamine

Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement:

This product is a dietary supplement with no official approved dosing. Consult product labeling.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Glucosamine

Other drugs may interact with glucosamine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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