Voltaflex glucosamine hydrochloride 750 mg - for mild to moderate arthrosis in the knee
Voltaflex contains high doses of the body's own building block glucosamine, which is required for synovial fluid and cartilage.
This makes Voltaflex suitable for relieving symptoms of mild to moderate arthrosis (degeneration) of the knee joint.
Taking Voltaflex over a longer period of time can help counteract the progressive wear and tear and contribute to improved joint mobility.
- Contains high doses of the body's own building block glucosamine, which is required for synovial fluid and cartilage
- Promotes joint health and can thus alleviate the symptoms of mild to moderate knee arthrosis
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Application:
Take 2 Voltaflex film-coated tablets once a day
- For functional improvement and pain relief of arthrosis of the knee joint, mild to moderate.
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and the course of the disease. Ask this in doubt, your doctor or pharmacist.
overdose?
There are no known overdose symptoms. If in doubt consult your doctor.
Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
What speaks against an application?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Bronchial asthma
Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, it is not recommended to use it. You may be to consider a weaning.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
dosage:
| group of people | single dose | total dose | time |
| Adult | 2 tablets | 1 time per day | regardless of the meal |
What adverse effects may occur?
- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- Reddening of the skin
- Itching
- Eczema
- Headache
- Tiredness
If you notice any changes in your feeling during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Storage
The medicinal product must be stored away from heat.
What should you consider?
- Be careful if you are allergic to shellfish!
- Be careful if you are allergic to dyes (e.g. quinoline yellow with the E number E 104)!
- Be careful with allergies to dyes (e.g. tartrazine (E 102), sunset yellow S (E 110), azorubine (E 122), amaranth (E 123) and Ponceau 4R (E 124)).
- Beware of allergies to peanuts and soy.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient counteracts joint wear and tear by inhibiting the breakdown and degeneration of cartilage cells. According to the manufacturer, the active ingredient is not only able to stop these unwanted changes in the cartilage, but also to reverse them in some cases.
What is included in medicines?
| The amounts given are based on 1 tablet. |
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| Active ingredient D-glucosamine hydrochloride from shellfish | 750mg |
| corresponds to D-glucosamine from shellfish | 623.18mg. |
| Excipient Povidone K30 | + |
| Excipient hydroxyapatite | + |
| Excipient cellulose, microcrystalline | + |
| Excipient crospovidone | + |
| Excipient magnesium stearate | + |
| Excipient poly(vinyl alcohol) | + |
| Additive talc | + |
| Excipient Phospholipids from soybeans, de-oiled | 1.1mg |
| Excipient macrogol 4000 | + |
| Excipient Macrogol 3000 | + |
| Additive titanium dioxide | + |
| Excipient sunset yellow FCF, aluminum salt | 0.1mg |
| Excipient quinoline yellow, aluminum salt | + |
| Excipient Iron(III) oxide hydrate, black | + |
Manufacture: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co. KG - OTC Medicines
