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• Glucosamine has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of glucosamine may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• The use of glucosamine in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Glucosamine is also known as chitosamine.
• Glucosamine has been used for the alleviation of the symptoms of arthritis.
• It has been reported that glucosamine may be involved in the manufacture of cartilage that is significant for healthy joints.
• Glucosamine has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of glucosamine may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Glucosamine may also have uses another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Till taking glucosamine, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any another medical conditions, allergies, or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Glucosamine may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take glucosamine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.
• Do not take glucosamine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of glucosamine by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of glucosamine in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take glucosamine, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• The sulfate form of glucosamine (e.g., glucosamine sulfate) may be better absorbed by your body. Also, glucosamine is often combined with chondroitin in the treatment of the symptoms of arthritis.
• Various formulations of glucosamine are accessible to be used internally (orally).
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets and powder) of glucosamine at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using various formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of glucosamine.
• Although glucosamine may be readily accessible for use, it is significant to consult with your doctor regarding traditional treatments for arthritis, to sustain proper body weight, and to continue with an exercice regimen as directed.
• Store glucosamine as directed on the package. In common, glucosamine must be protected from easy and moisture and stored in a sealed container.
• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of glucosamine. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you require further information.
• Search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a glucosamine overdose are not known.
• There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking glucosamine, unless otherwise directed by your health care professional.
• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to glucosamine have been reported. Stop taking glucosamine and search abnormal medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives.
• Another smaller serious side effects of glucosamine have not been reported. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you experience any side effects from glucosamine. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Interactions between glucosamine and another prescription or over-the-counter medicines or herbal/health supplements have not been reported. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional till taking glucosamine if you are taking any another medicines or supplements.
• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about glucosamine.
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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