Arthricare Tablet SR

About this Medicine

Arthricare Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines. It is used for treatment of osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints to provide comfort during physical movements. Arthricare Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay to stop.Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and heartburn. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How it Works

Arthricare Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: glucosamine and methyl sulfonyl methane which treat osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) are nutritional supplements which helps in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. Apart from this, MSM also lowers inflammation of the joints.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

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