Glucocerin Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Syncom Formulations I Limited
Active Ingredient	Glucosamine (750mg) + Diacerein (50mg) + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (250mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	398

FAQ

Can the use of Glucocerin cause indigestion?

Glucocerin may cause indigestion. Take it with or after food to avoid Indigestion. Talk to your doctor if indigestion persists.

What are the storage conditions for Glucocerin?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What if you forget to take Glucocerin?

If you miss a dose of Glucocerin, 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.

Glucocerin Tablet Reviews

Glucocerin 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.

Glucocerin 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.

How Glucocerin Tablet Works

Glucocerin 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.

How to Use Glucocerin 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. Glucocerin is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Glucocerin Tablet

In Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Glucocerin helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Glucocerin might help in joint repair if taken at the start of symptoms. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight and by wearing a suitable footwear.

Uses of Glucocerin Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Glucocerin Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Glucocerin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Liver ^UNSAFE

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

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glucocerin. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Glucocerin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It may take several weeks to see treatment benefits. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.
Glucocerin helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.