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Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) is used to help promote healthy joints and cartilage.

Do not take Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) or similar medications if you are allergic to shellfish

Before using Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condit

Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Consult doctor before use if if you have or have had diabetes or hypoglycemia or prostate disorders. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur including gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reaction.

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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. You must carefully follow the cholesterol-lowering diet given to you by your health care provider. Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) may be taken with or without food. Take Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) at bedtime if you are taking medicines that weaken the immune system (eg, cyclosporine). If you are taking Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) with a bile-acid reducing resin (such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking the bile-acid reducing resin. Stop taking Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) and contact your health care provider at once if you become pregnant while taking Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin). Contact your health care provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occur, especially if accompanied by general body discomfort or fever. You should stop taking Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) briefly if any of the following occur: Blood infection; low blood pressure; major surgery; serious injury; severe metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte disorders; or uncontrolled epilepsy. Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) may cause dizziness and changes in vision. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests will be necessary before, during, and after the use of Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin). Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel like you have taken too much of Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Store Glucosamine w/ Chondroitin (glucosamine/chondroitin) in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.