Altocerin-GM Tablet

Introduction Altocerin-GM Tablet is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed for treatment of osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints and provide comfort during physical movements. Altocerin-GM 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, indigestion, heartburn, and discoloration of urine. 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. Uses of Altocerin-GM Tablet Osteoarthritis Side effects of Altocerin-GM Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Altocerin-GM Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Indigestion Heartburn Urine discoloration How to use Altocerin-GM Tablet 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. Altocerin-GM Tablet is to be taken with food. How Altocerin-GM Tablet works Altocerin-GM Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Glucosamine, Diacerein and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and Diacerein are proteoglycan synthesis stimulators while Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a nutritional supplement. Together, they help in the building of cartilage (the soft tissue around the joints) leading to joint repair. MSM additionally lowers inflammation (swelling) of the joints. Safety Advice Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Altocerin-GM Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Altocerin-GM Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Altocerin-GM Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Altocerin-GM Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Altocerin-GM Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Altocerin-GM Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver UNSAFE Altocerin-GM Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.