Generic name: chondroitin and glucosamine [ kon-DROI-tin-and-gloo-KOE-sa-meen ]
Brand names: Cidaflex, Cosamin DS, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Osteo Bi-Flex,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (1.2 g-1.5 g; 200 mg-250 mg; 400 mg-500 mg; with Multiple Vitamins and Minerals); oral kit (-); oral tablet (200 mg-250 mg; 300 mg-400 mg with alpha-lipoic acid, para-amino-benzoic acid and Vitamin E; 400 mg-500 mg; with Ascorbic Acid and Minerals)
Drug class:Nutraceutical products
What is chondroitin and glucosamine?
Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints.
Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints). Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus.
Chondroitin and glucosamine is a combination product that has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating osteoarthritis pain.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cataracts,
