Glucosamine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Glucosamine?

What is glucosamine used for?

Glucosamine, or it can be called glucosamine, is actually a natural substance that you can find in cartilage. However, glucosamine can also be found in herbal supplements.

However, glucosamine that can be found in herbal supplements usually comes from shellfish. This herbal supplement has different forms, ranging from glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl-glucosamine.

Even so, these three types of glucosamine have different effects when used as supplements. Generally, glucosamine is used to maintain healthy joints and cartilage.

However, you can also use it to treat conditions such as inflammation, damage to cartilage, or diseases that result from cartilage loss such as osteoarthritis.

Generally, glucosamine is indeed a herbal supplement that is used by mouth. However, you can also find glucosamine in other forms. For example, topical drugs and injection drugs.

Since glucosamine is an herbal supplement, you can buy it over the counter without a prescription from a doctor.

How do I use glucosamine?

Just like using drugs, there are a number of things that you must pay attention to if you want to use glucosamine. Among them:

• Although you can buy it without a prescription from a doctor, seek advice from a medical professional for consideration. Use glucosamine as directed by your doctor. Check the drug label for proper dosage rules.
• If you are taking one type of glucosamine, do not use the other glucosamine formulas at the same time. Using different glucosamine at the same time can increase the risk of overdose.
• To get the maximum benefits, it will take you 8 weeks. So, use this herbal supplement regularly.
• When using this supplement, the results of your blood sugar tests may be affected. Therefore, do not use this drug without a doctor's direction if you have diabetes.
• Follow the advice your doctor or pharmacist has given you before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• The dosage you will use will depend on your use and the type of glucosamine you intend to take.
• If you miss a dose of glucosamine for a day or more, there are no harmful effects. However, try to use it every day for maximum benefits.
• If you have purchased this herbal supplement but there is information on the packaging that you do not understand, ask a medical professional for more information on using this herbal supplement.

How is glucosamine stored?

As with the use of other drugs and supplements, if you are going to use glucosamine, then you also need to know how to store this supplement. There are several things that you should pay attention to.

• This supplement is best stored at room temperature.
• Do not store glucosamine in damp places.
• Also do not expose this supplement to direct sunlight or light as this can damage the supplement.
• Don't keep it in the bathroom.
• Don't also store it frozen in the freezer.
• Glucosamine is also on the market under various brand names. Other brands may have different retention rules.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.

However, if you are done using it and you are not going to use it again, you should get rid of this supplement immediately. The same thing you should do if the supplement has expired.

First, don't mix this supplement waste with regular household waste. However, do not also flush it in the toilet or sewer. If you continue to do so, you could pollute the environment.

You may not know how to properly dispose of the drug. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with asking pharmacists or officers from the local waste disposal agency about the proper and safe procedure for disposing of drugs.

Glucosamine dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for glucosamine for adults?

Oral glucosamine (herbal supplement)

Adult dosage for osteoarthritis

• 1500 milligrams (mg) taken by mouth once a day or 500 mg taken by mouth three times a day.
• This dose can be taken by mouth alone or used in conjunction with 400 mg of chondroitin sulfate 2-3 times a day, and can be used for 3 years.
• The dose of glucosamine sulfate can be taken as much as 750 mg twice a day. This dose is taken by mouth with turmeric root extract 500 mg orally twice daily and used for 6 weeks.

Topical glucosamine

Adult dosage for osteoarthritis

• Glucosamine is a component of the cream containing 30 mg / gram glucosamine sulfate, 50 mg / gram chondroitin sulfate, 140 mg / gram chondroitin sulfate, 32 mg / gram camphor (camphor), and 9 mg / gram peppermint oil used with how to apply to the skin for 6 weeks on a regular basis.

Glucosamine injection

Adult dosage of osteoarthritis

400 mg glucosamine sulfate which is injected using a needle injection twice a week and done for 6 weeks.

What is the dosage of glucosamine for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of using this drug in children.

In what dosage is glucosamine available?

Glucosamine HCl 250 mg, 500 mg tablet

Glucosamine sulfate 1500 mg

Powder for Oral Solution: 1.5g

Solution, Intravenous: 400 mg / 3mL

Glucosamine side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to glucosamine?

The use of glucosamine can also cause side effects. However, not everyone experiences this side effect. There are also people who experience only mild side effects.

However, if you are going to use it, you must know the risks of side effects that may arise when using this drug. Check with your doctor if the mild side effects you experience don't get better or get worse.

The following are some of the symptoms of side effects that may occur when using glucosamine, including:

• Allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, and throat, and skin rash.
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea and constipation
• Heartburn, or feel a burning sensation in the chest
• Sleepy
• Headache

You need to know that not all possible side effects have been mentioned above. In addition, not everyone experiences the side effects mentioned above. In fact, some don't even feel the side effects of using it at all.

If you have concerns about certain side effects after using glucosamine, you should immediately consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Glucosamine Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using glucosamine?

Before deciding to use this herbal supplement, there are several things that you should pay attention to, including:

• Do not use this supplement if you have an allergy to glucosamine.
• Ask a medical professional such as a doctor or pharmacist whether this supplement is safe to use if you have certain health conditions. These conditions include diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, liver disease, asthma, or other breathing problems.
• Also tell your doctor if you have an allergy to shellfish.
• Tell your doctor if you are also taking blood thinners such as Coumadin, warfarin, and Jantoven.
• Do not give this supplement to children without a doctor's permission.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Some glucosamine products contain the mineral manganese. If you take too much, you may experience manganese poisoning or an overdose.

Is glucosamine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This supplement is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A: No risk,
• B: No risk in some studies,
• C: May be risky,
• D: There is positive evidence of risk,
• X: Contraindicated,
• N: Not known

In nursing mothers, this herbal supplement may pass through breast milk (ASI) and accidentally consumed by a nursing infant. If you are going to use this supplement, it is better if you ask your doctor first about the benefits and risks that may occur if using this supplement while breastfeeding.

Glucosamine Drug Interactions

What other medicines may interact with glucosamine?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. However, drug interactions may also be the best type of treatment for your health condition.

Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

There are several types of drugs that can interact with glucosamine, including:

• anisindione
• dicumarol
• warfarin, which is a drug used to thin the blood.

Can food or alcohol interact with glucosamine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with glucosamine?

The interactions that may occur are not only drug-drug interactions or drug-food interactions. Drug interactions with health conditions may also occur. Various other health conditions you have may interact with glucosamine.

Interactions that occur may affect how this herbal supplement works, or increase the side effects of use. In fact, the interactions that occur may worsen your health condition.

Therefore, if you are not sure, take note of any health conditions you have and ask a medical professional whether the use of this supplement is safe for you.

Some of the following health conditions may interact with glucosamine, including:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor first and ask if using this medication is safe.
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol or high triglyceride levels
• Cancer
• Liver disorders, this can be characterized by jaundice (eyes and skin turn yellowish color)
• Asthma or other respiratory problems
• If you have an allergy to shellfish or shellfish
• If you are taking blood thinners

Glucosamine overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department. Make sure not to use an excessive dose to avoid possible overdose symptoms.

Overdose can occur if you use too many different glucosamine products. The reason is, some glucosamine products contain the mineral manganese. So, in addition to overdose, you can also experience this mineral poisoning.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this supplement, take the missed dose immediately. However, if the time has indicated the next dose, just skip the missed dose and use the next dose according to the usual schedule for using the supplement.

Do not double your dose, as overdosing can increase your risk of overdosing. In addition, the risk of side effects can also increase. Moreover, double doses do not guarantee your condition can be cured or better in less time.

If you are not sure, ask the dosage you should use, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or other medical professional first.

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