Active Ingredient: Chondroitin sulfate
For the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Regimen A: Oral, 800 milligrams chondroitin sulfate, once daily, over the duration of 3 months.
Regimen B: Oral, 1,200 milligrams chondroitin sulfate, divided daily, 1 to 3 doses in total, over the duration of 4 to 6 weeks. Afterwards, oral, 800 milligrams chondroitin sulfate, once daily, one dose, over the duration of 2 months.
The recommended dose of chondroitin sulfate is 800 mg/day as a single-dose for 3 months at least.
For symptoms of severe inflammation, the recommend starting dose is 1200 mg/day as a single or divided dose for 4-6 weeks, followed by 800 mg for up to 3 months. Therapy comprises repeatable courses of treatment; each course comprises 3 months intake at least, followed by a 2 month treatment-free interval.
The clinical effect will usually be seen in 4 weeks.
Clinical trials have only assessed the efficacy of the product over a two year treatment period.
It can be taken before, during or after a meal. Patients with a history of gastric intolerance to medicines are recommended to take it after a meal.
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