Glucosamine

How was your experience with Glucosamine?

First, a little about yourself

Tell us about yourself in a few words?

What tips would you provide a friend before taking Glucosamine?

What are you taking Glucosamine for?

Choose one
  • Other
  • Osteoarthritis

How long have you been taking it?

Choose one
  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

How well did Glucosamine work for you?

Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug?

How likely would you be to recommend Glucosamine to a friend?

Pill Images

{{ slide.name }}
pill-image {{ slide.name }}
Color: {{ slide.color }} Shape: {{ slide.shape }} Size: {{ slide.size }} Score: {{ slide.score }} Imprint: {{ slide.imprint }}
<<
Prev
{{ slide.number }} of {{ slide.total }}
>>
Next

Uses of Glucosamine

Updated: 

Glucosamine is used in the treatment of:

  • Osteoarthritis

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Glucosamine Brand Names

Glucosamine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Glucosamine Drug Class

Glucosamine Interactions

This is not a complete list of Glucosaminedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Glucosamine Dosage

Take glucosamine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Glucosamine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Glucosamine is available in the following doses:

  • Chondroitin-glucosamine 300 Mg-400 Mg With Alpha-lipoic Acid, Para-amino-benzoic Acid And Vitamin E Oral Tablet
  • Chondroitin-glucosamine 400 Mg-500 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Chondroitin-glucosamine 400 Mg-500 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Glucosamine 500 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Glucosamine 500 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Glucosamine 750 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Glucosamine Hydrochloride 1500 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Glucosamine Hydrochloride Compounding Powder
  • Glucosamine Sulfate Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Glucosamine is available in the following forms:

  • Extended Release Tablet
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
Contributors

All RxWiki content including health news, medication pages, and condition pages published prior to February 2023, was written and maintained by on-staff pharmacists. Please be advised that this content is no longer actively maintained and may now contain outdated information. If you have any questions regarding previously published content, please contact support@rxwiki.com.