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Vorifend 500
OTC

Glucosamine joins metabolic process that synthesizes components of the articular cartilage, concomitantly inhibits articular cartilage-destroying enzymes such as collagenase, phospholinase A2, and decreases chondrioblast-damaging superoxide radicals. Glucosamine also stimulates the production of the bone connective tissues and decreases the bone calcium loss.

Pack size Box of 60 tablets
Shelf-life 24 months
Composition Glucosamine sulfate
Dosage forms and strengths Film-coated tablet: 500 mg
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PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications

Relief of symptoms of mild and moderate knee joint degeneration.

Dosage

Adults over 18 years: 1 tablet x 3 times a day. Glucosamine sulfate may be used in monotherapy or in combination with other drug such as chondroitin 1200 mg/day. Duration of treatment with this drug depends on individuals, at least 2 – 3 months continual period to ensure the treatment efficacy.

Usage

Vorifend 500 is administered orally.

Pregnancy, lactation, children, and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Rare, very mild and transient.

  • Prolonged treatment with glucosamine may be applicable. Treatment should be repeated after 6 months or earlier according to disease condition.
  • Drug may be effective after one week, therefore antiinflammatory analgesics may be used in initial days if excessive pain occurs.