Osteoflex Night Caplet

Who is this for?

Glucosamine is a natural supplement that helps rebuild and protect the cartilage (the soft cushion between your joints) — it works by providing your body with the building blocks it needs to repair worn-out joints.

Provides substrate for glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis, promoting cartilage matrix repair and slowing degenerative breakdown in osteoarthritic joints. Reduces inflammatory cytokine production and inhibits cartilage-degrading enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases), thereby protecting remaining joint cartilage and reducing pain and stiffness.

Is Glucosamine safe to take with another drug?

The usual dose is 1,500 mg once daily or 500 mg three times a day, taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You can take it as tablets, capsules, or powder mixed with water. It may take 4 to 8 weeks before you start feeling real improvement, so be patient and keep taking it.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed one and continue as normal. No need to double up.

• Stomach upset or mild belly pain
• feeling bloated or gassy
• nausea
• mild headache
• diarrhea or constipation

If you are taking warfarin (blood thinner), glucosamine may increase the risk of bleeding — inform your doctor. It may affect how your body handles blood sugar, so diabetics on insulin or metformin should monitor their sugar closely. There is no major interaction with alcohol, but it is wise to drink moderately.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep the container tightly closed and away from children.