(kon DROI tin, gloo KOSE a meen, and METH il sul FON il METH ane) Brand: Glucosamine & Chondroitin with MSM, Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM Composite, Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced, Osteo Bi-Flex Plus MSM
• Not all uses for this product have been authorized by the FDA. Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane must not be used in seat of medicine predesigned for you by your doctor.
• Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for much herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Till using this product, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or another healthcare provider. You may not be able to use chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane if you have diabetes, a bleeding or blood clotting mess such as hemophilia, if you have allergies to determined drugs, if you are overweight, or if you are on a low-salt diet.
• Do not take chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane without the medical advice if you are using insulin, or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
• Avoid taking chitosan (usually marketed as a weight-loss product) while you are taking chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane. Chitosan can create it harder for your body to absorb chondroitin.
• Chondroitin is a naturally occurring stuff formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body sustain fluid and flexibility in the joints.
• Glucosamine is a naturally occurring stuff that is believed to help develop and renew cartilage (the heavy connective tissue mainly situated on bones around joints in the body), and hold it lubricated for better joint movement and flexibility.
• Methylsulfonylmethane is a naturally occurring form of sulfur that helps support muscles and tendons in the body.
• The combination of chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane is used to help in maintaining healthy joints. It is also used as a nutritional supplement in people with osteoarthritis or another inflammatory joint disorders.
• Not all uses for chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane have been authorized by the FDA. Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane must not be used in seat of medicine predesigned for you by your doctor.
• Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for much herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
• You must not use this product if you are allergic to it.
• Ask a doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or another healthcare provider if it is safety for you to use this product if you have:
· diabetes;
· a bleeding or blood clotting mess such as hemophilia;
· if you have allergies to determined drugs;
· if you are overweight; or
· if you are on a low-salt diet.
• It is not known whether chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane will harm an unborn child. Speak your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this product.
• It is not known whether chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this product without telling your healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• When considering the use of herbal supplements, search the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
• If you choose to use chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
• It may take up different weeks till your symptoms improve. Hold using the medicine as directed and speak your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a little weeks of treatment.
• Glucosamine may magnify the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood. If you have diabetes, you may need to check your blood sugar more often while taking this medicine. You may also need to adjust your insulin dosage. Do not change your doze or medicine schedule without advice from your doctor.
• Chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercice, and weight control. Follow your diet, medicine, and exercice routines very closely.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Avoid taking chitosan (usually marketed as a weight-loss product) while you are taking chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane. Chitosan can create it harder for your body to absorb chondroitin.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· mild nausea, upset stomach;
· heartburn; or
· diarrhea.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:
· insulin; or
· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane. Speak your healthcare provider about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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