Artigard Tablet

Artigard Tablet is used for the repair and maintenance of the cartilages around your joints. It is also used for slowing the progression of osteoarthritis. Artigard contains chondroitin and glucosamine as its active medicines. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

If you have taken too much of Artigard Tablet, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Artigard Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dose schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Artigard Tablet contains a combination of chondroitin and glucosamine as active substances.
• Chondroitin is the building block of cartilage along with glucosamine and is helpful in the repair of damaged cartilages in patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
• Glucosamine helps in increasing the lubrication around your joints by increasing the production of naturally occurring fluid present in the joint space, which tends to dry up with ageing and in joint diseases.

Directions for Use

• Take Artigard as prescribed by your doctor.
• You should take this medicine regularly at the same time for optimal results.
• Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Artigard Tablet during pregnancy?

Limited information is available on the effect of Artigard Tablet in pregnant women. It is advised to avoid this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Artigard Tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited information on if Artigard Tablet passes into human breast milk. Thus, it is better to avoid this medicine while you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Artigard Tablet?

Limited information is available on the effects of Artigard Tablet on your driving ability. If you experience any side effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Artigard Tablet?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Artigard Tablet. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are a diabetic patient.
• You suffer from liver or kidney diseases.
• You suffer from heart disease or have high cholesterol levels.
• You are asthmatic or obese.
• You suffer from high blood pressure.
• You take blood thinners or any other medicine for a blood clotting disorder.
• You suffer from prostate cancer.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to chondroitin, glucosamine or any other ingredients of Artigard Tablet.
• If you are allergic to shellfish.
• If you are giving it to children under 2 years of age.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Skin rash

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Artigard Tablet or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Concomitant use of Artigard with blood thinners like warfarin can lead to increased bleeding or bruising.
• Caution should be taken when prescribing this medicine with insulin or other antidiabetic medicines.

Storage and disposal

• Store Artigard Tablet in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take Artigard Tablet for my joint pain?

Artigard Tablet is good for your joints, it will slow the progression of osteoarthritis and increase lubrication of joints over a period of time. You will not get immediate relief in joint pain from this medicine. Consult your doctor and get a suitable medicine prescribed for pain.

What is the use of Artigard Tablet?

• Artigard Tablet is used for the repair and maintenance of the cartilages around your joints.
• It is also used for slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage or bone).