Reflon Tablet

Glucosamine
500mg
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 100's pack
Unite Price 3.00 BDT

Indications

Reflon Tablet is used for: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease

Adult Dose

Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.

Contra Indications

Allergy to shellfish.

Precautions

Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: N/A Lactation: N/A

Interactions

Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.

Side Effects

Side effects of Glucosamine : Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose, Increased intraocular pressure, Constipation, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Headache, Heartburn, Hyperinsulinemia, Nausea, Skin reactions

Mode of Action

Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.

Note

Reflon 500mg Tablet generic name is Glucosamine. Reflon 500mg Tablet is manufactured by Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Reflon is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Reflon Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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