Glucosamine Maximum refers to dietary supplements, whose action is aimed at restoring the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. This tool is used not only for advanced joint disease, but also for the prevention of wear and tear of cartilage, bones in the elderly, in persons with limb injuries.
Material Content:
The composition of the drug
The composition of Glucosamine Maximum includes two active ingredients:
- chondroitin;
- glucosamine.
This is a combined preparation, the main components of which are used to maintain the functioning of joints, cartilage. These substances are a natural component of the cartilage tissue necessary for the normal functioning of the joints. Both components do not allow the destruction of articular tissue, stopping the degenerative process.
In addition to active ingredients, tablets consist of the following auxiliary ingredients:
- calcium
- refined wax;
- dioxide;
- glycerin;
- sodium;
- silicon;
- cellulose.
These components do not have a therapeutic effect, but contribute to better absorption of the active substances and giving the necessary form to the tablets.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Glucosamine and chondroitin give mobility to the joints.
This complex contributes to:
- restoration of bone, cartilage tissue;
- pain reduction;
- reduce inflammation;
- restoration of affected joints;
- preventing the further spread of the degenerative process;
- normalization of the synthesis of joint fluid, thereby maintaining further joint mobility;
- maintaining articular flexibility;
- relief of deposition of calcium in the joint;
- increase the effectiveness of traditional medicines.
This dietary supplement is prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment in the presence of the listed conditions:
- feelings of stiffness;
- articular crunch;
- pain in the spine, joints;
- inflammation in the joints.
On a note! Glucosamine Maximum is used in complex therapy to restore affected joint tissue, as the main drug for the prevention of degenerative processes.
Typically, the use of Glucosamine Maximum is used in the following cases:
- arthritis;
- inflammation of the tendons, joints;
- osteoarthrosis;
- arthrosis;
- with the initial symptoms of osteochondrosis;
- for people professionally involved in sports;
- for people who need additional chondroitin, glucosamine.
After taking Glucosamine Maximum, the natural concentration of the substance in the kidneys, cartilage, and liver increases. A medication is excreted through the urinary system and intestines after 5 days.
Method of use and dosage of the drug
The instruction for use states that, despite the absolute harmlessness of the active components, Glucosamine Maximum should be taken after diagnosis and consultation with a doctor who will select an individual therapeutic regimen.
Tablets are used only during meals by adults and children over 14 years of age. The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day. The medicine is washed down with a small volume of water. Usually, a therapeutic course lasts no more than 2 months. A break follows. If necessary, treatment can be repeated. About 3 courses are held per year.
Usually a week after the start of taking Glucosamine Maximum, there is an improvement in well-being. The inflammatory process, the pain syndrome decreases, the crunch disappears during walking, the movements become comfortable.
During pregnancy and lactation
Glucosamine Maximum Tablets are not indicated during pregnancy and lactation. Since its active substances penetrate the placental barrier and breast milk, they enter the baby’s fragile body. The instructions for use do not describe what effect glucosamine, chondroitin have on the baby.
Contraindications, side effects, overdose
This dietary supplement is not recommended for use in the following situations:
- during pregnancy;
- during breastfeeding;
- with increased sensitivity to active components and excipients;
- with phenylketonuria;
- with cardiac pathologies;
- liver failure;
- hepatitis;
- gastrointestinal ulcer.
With caution, Glucosamine should be used Maximum for patients suffering from bronchial asthma, hypotension, in the diagnosis of diabetes. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the administration of the drug to people who can not tolerate fish, seafood.
Important! While taking Glucosamine Maximum, it is necessary to exclude the use of any alcoholic beverages, to minimize the use of sugar.
Do not take Glucosamine Maximum to people who use antibiotics. Since dietary supplement activates the absorption of antibacterial agents. The simultaneous use of chloramphenicol leads to a deterioration in the effectiveness of the supplement.
During the administration of this drug, unwanted reactions from the body may occur, which are manifested in the following:
- gastrointestinal erosion;
- diarrhea
- constipation
- vomiting
- nausea
- pain in the abdomen;
- flatulence;
- pancreatic inflammation;
- dizziness
- weaknesses;
- increased drowsiness;
- hyperemia of the skin;
- itching
- increased irritability;
- hair loss;
- worsening visual acuity.
If side effects occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. To date, no cases of drug overdose have been identified. But exceeding the recommended dose is prohibited.
Glucosamine Analogs Maximum
If it is impossible to take Glucosamine Maximum, it is possible to replace the drug with analogues. Usually this need arises if the patient does not tolerate the active and auxiliary components of the original.
Most often, the following medications are recommended:
- Chondroitin Sulfate, which has a chondoprotective, chondrostimulating effect. The drug helps relieve pain, inflammation;
- Artiflex, which has a protective effect on the cartilage tissue, joints, does not allow the development of destructive processes, eliminates pain, inflammation;
- Honda Glucosamine, which consists of B vitamins, glucosamine, folic acid. The drug restores, protects the joints from further damage, relieves inflammation, pain;
- Elbon, which is available in ampoule solution for intramuscular injection. The drug perfectly relieves pain, eliminates inflammation, prevents the formation of further degenerative processes, improves joint mobility;
- Nimiki, which helps eliminate pain, inflammation. But against the background of treatment with this drug, many patients report the appearance of headaches, increased drowsiness;
- Dona, which consists of glucosamine, is used to correct metabolic processes in cartilage, bone tissue, eliminate pain, and reduce inflammation.
Choosing analogues, you should pay attention to the presence of contraindications and the number of side effects.
Glucosamine Maximum is a modern drug that is used for preventive, therapeutic purposes, does not allow the development of degenerative processes of articular tissue.
