Cartigard Capsule is used for Osteoarthritis, Joint pain due to arthritis, Swelling due to arthritis, Stiffness due to arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Cataract surgery, Urinary tract infections and other conditions. Cartigard Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Cartigard Capsule contains Chondroitin and Glucosamine as active ingredients.
Cartigard Capsule works by building the hard connective tissue located in the the bones; slowing down the breakdown of cartilage;

Detailed information related to Cartigard Capsule?s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Uses

Cartigard Capsule is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Osteoarthritis

Joint pain due to arthritis

Swelling due to arthritis

Stiffness due to arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Cataract surgery

Urinary tract infections

Cartigard Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed here.

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Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Cartigard Capsule. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Nausea

Hives

Throat

Heartburn

Vomiting

Difficulty breathing

Loose motions

Constipation

Swelling on your face or lips

Mild stomach pain

Bloating

Diarrhea

Headache

Swollen eyelids

Leg swelling

Hair loss

Skin rash

Irregular heartbeat

Cartigard Capsule may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Cartigard Capsule, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Ask your doctor about reliable Chondroitin brands, since some products contain excess amount of manganese

Asthma

Blood clotting disorders

Consult your doctor if you are diabetic or taking heparin

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you have history of high cholesterol or triglycerides, cancer, liver disease, asthma or breathing disorder

Prostate cancer

Interactions with Cartigard Capsule

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Cartigard Capsule may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Cartigard Capsule may interact with the following drugs and products:

Anisindione

Dicumarol

Warfarin

When not to use Cartigard Capsule

Hypersensitivity to Cartigard Capsule is a contraindication. In addition, Cartigard Capsule should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Allergic reaction

Diabetes

Hypersensitivity

Surgery