Osteokos-GM Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Elkos Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Diacerein (50mg) + Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride (750mg) + Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (250mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	370

FAQ

What if you forget to take Osteokos-GM?

If you miss a dose of Osteokos-GM, 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.

Osteokos-GM Tablet Reviews

Osteokos-GM is a combination of three medicines. It is prescribed to treat osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. It also reduces friction in the joints to provide comfort during physical movements.

Osteokos-GM may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, and urine discoloration. 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 Osteokos-GM Tablet Works

Osteokos-GM is a combination of three medicines: Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, which treats osteoarthritis. Diacerein and Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride 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 Osteokos-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. Osteokos-GM is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Osteokos-GM Tablet

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

Osteoarthritis

Osteokos-GM Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Osteokos-GM. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Osteokos-GM during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Osteokos-GM during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Liver ^UNSAFE

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

Quick Tips

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