Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Glucosamine (500mg) + Chondroitin (400mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	360

FAQ

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg?

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

Can the Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg cause indigestion?

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg may cause indigestion. Take it with or after food to avoid Indigestion. Talk to your doctor if you are suffering from regular indigestion.

How long will Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg take to show an effect?

You may need to take the Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg for four to six weeks before you notice any improvements.

What if you forget to take Osteocip Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg, 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.

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet Reviews

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pain. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints and makes physical movements more comfortable and pain free.

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It can be taken with or without food. 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, headache, and heartburn. 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 Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet Works

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg is a combination of two medicines: Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keep the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. Better cushioning and lubrication between the joints will decrease friction induced pain.

How to Use Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg 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. Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of your hands, knees, hips and spine. Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg helps you manage the symptoms of especially knee and hip osteoarthritis and restore mobility. Apart from this, Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg 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.
In Treatment of Joint pain: Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg supports cartilage health, reduces inflammation, improves flexibility, and alleviates joint pain. Individual responses may vary. Consult your doctor before starting any supplement regimen for joint pain.

Uses of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet

Treatment of Joint pain
Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Osteocip 500 mg/400 mg helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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.