Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Ani Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Glucosamine (750mg) + Diacerein (50mg) + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (250mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.9
User Reviews785

FAQ

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Can the use of Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg cause indigestion?
Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg may cause indigestion. Take it with or after food to avoid Indigestion. Talk to your doctor if indigestion persists.
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What are the storage conditions for Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg?
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.
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What if you forget to take Locomax GM Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg, 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.
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Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet Reviews

Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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.

Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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 Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet Works

Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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 Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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. Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet

  • In Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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 Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet

  • Osteoarthritis

Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  UNSAFE
Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg 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 Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg during breastfeeding 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. 
  • Locomax GM 750mg/50mg/250mg helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
  • Let your doctor know if your symptoms do not improve even after two to three months of taking the medication.

References

  1. Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride & Methylsulfonylmethane [Patient Information Sheet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.; 2013.
  2. Drugs.com. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane.
  3. Fidelix TS, Macedo CR, Maxwell LJ, et al. Diacerein for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(2):CD005117.
  4. Drugs.com. Glucosamine.
  5. ScienceDirect. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane.

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