Cartiform Forte Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Cartiform Forte Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints.

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General Information

Contains

Glucosamine (750mg)

Marketer

Healers Nutraceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Cartiform Forte Tablet is to be taken with food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight.

The use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and heartburn. If these side effects do no go away with time or bother you, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Cartiform Forte Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Cartiform Forte Tablet

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Cartiform Forte Tablet helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Side effects of Cartiform Forte Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cartiform Forte

Nausea
Upset stomach
Heartburn

How to use Cartiform Forte 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. Cartiform Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Cartiform Forte Tablet works

Cartiform Forte Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator that relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

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Quick tips

Cartiform Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish or to glucosamine.
You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cartiform Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cartiform Forte Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cartiform Forte Tablet 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 Cartiform Forte Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cartiform Forte Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cartiform Forte Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cartiform Forte Tablet actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Cartiform Forte Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Cartiform Forte Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Cartiform Forte Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Can Cartiform Forte Tablet cause liver damage?

In research studies, Cartiform Forte Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Cartiform Forte Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

Is Cartiform Forte Tablet bad for kidneys?

The effect of Cartiform Forte Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Cartiform Forte Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Cartiform Forte Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Is it safe to take Cartiform Forte Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Cartiform Forte Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Sugar

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Related lab tests

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References

Dennehy CE, Tsourounis C. Dietary Supplements & Herbal Medications. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1123.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 633-34.
Drugs.com. Glucosamine. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

Send me the X-rays please

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Marketer details

Name: Healers Nutraceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 9 Ramanaicken Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034, Tamil Nadu

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cartiform Forte Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Cartiform Forte Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Cartiform Forte Tablet

Benefits of Cartiform Forte Tablet

Side effects of Cartiform Forte Tablet

How to use Cartiform Forte Tablet

How Cartiform Forte Tablet works

All substitutes for Cartiform Forte Tablet

Cartiken Forte 750mg Tablet

Glucosam 750mg Tablet

Gmin 750mg Tablet

Reostin 750mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Does Cartiform Forte Tablet actually work in joint pain?

Can Cartiform Forte Tablet cause liver damage?

Is Cartiform Forte Tablet bad for kidneys?

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet?

Is it safe to take Cartiform Forte Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

Rheumatoid Factor IgM Antibody

References

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