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Generic Name: glucosamine
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Licensed from Glucosamine Sulfate Oral tabletPage: 1 2 Next » (gloo
KOH suh meen)
What is this medicine?
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GLUCOSAMINE (gloo KOH suh meen) is a dietary supplement. It is
promoted to keep joints healthy and working smoothly. The FDA has not
approved this supplement for any medical use.
This supplement may be used for other purposes; ask your health care
provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this
medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

diabetes
kidney disease

liver disease
stomach or intestinal problems

an unusual or allergic reaction to glucosamine, other herbs,
 plants, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the
directions on the package labeling, or take as directed by your health
care professional. Take your doses at regular intervals. If this
medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food. Do not take this
medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in
children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine
contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with
others.
What if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time
for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra
doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
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warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health
care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription
drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke,
drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your
medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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See your doctor if your symptoms do not get better or if they get
worse.

If you are scheduled for any medical or dental procedure, tell your
healthcare provider that you are taking this medicine. You may need to
stop taking this medicine before the procedure.
Herbal or dietary supplements are not regulated like medicines. Rigid
quality control standards are not required for dietary supplements.
The purity and strength of these products can vary. The safety and
effect of this dietary supplement for a certain disease or illness is
not well known. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease.

The Food and Drug Administration suggests the following to help
consumers protect themselves:
Always read product labels and follow directions.

Natural does not mean a product is safe for humans to take.
Look for products that include USP after the ingredient name. This
 means that the manufacturer followed the standards of the US
 Pharmacopoeia.

Supplements made or sold by a nationally known food or drug
 company are more likely to be made under tight controls. You can
 write to the company for more information about how the product
 was made.
Last Updated: April 29, 2009
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