Cartigen Duo Tablet

Cartigen Duo Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and bone and joint injuries (fracture). It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints and makes physical movements more comfortable and pain free. Cartigen Duo Tablet 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, urine discoloration, 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.

• Treatment of Osteoarthritis
• Treatment of Bone and joint Fracture

Cartigen Duo Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diacerein and Glucosamine, which relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keep the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cartigen Duo Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Urine discoloration
• Heartburn

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cartigen Duo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cartigen Duo Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cartigen Duo Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cartigen Duo Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cartigen Duo Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cartigen Duo Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverUNSAFE

Cartigen Duo Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Cartigen Duo Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics