Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glucosamine
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
Chemical Class
Glucopyranose
What is Cartigen?
Uses
Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joint...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Glucopyranose
It belongs to Glucopyranose. It belongs to Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Glucosamine (Sulphate) is 277.25.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements. If you choose
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use this product if you are allergic to glucosamine
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have: diabetes
high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
asthma or other breathing disorder
if you are allergic to shellfish
Important Warnings
Diabetic patients
monitor sugar levels, impaired glucose tolerance, predisposition to cardiovascular disease, allergies, asthma
Side Effects
Headacheflatulencenauseaepigastric discomfortvomitingdrowsinessanorexiadiarrhoeainsomniadyspepsiaskin rashtendernessurticariapruritusflushing
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with glucosamine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,330
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 66.5 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 1,330
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Glucosamine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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