Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg

What are Chondroitin Sulfate Injections 200 mg?

Chondroitin sulfate sodium is an amino sugar polymer made of glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-galactosamine. It is normally found in the cartilage surrounding joints of the body. Chondroitin sodium injections provide building blocks for the formation of new matrix components, which promote matrix regeneration and restore damaged cartilages. This medicine is very popular due to its safety, it doesn't have particular contraindications or common adverse effects. 

Chondroitin sodium injections are also used to treat pain. This includes joint pain, symptomatologic neuralgia, lower back pain, and pain in the shoulders. These injections are effective for the treatment of acoustic trauma or sensitive hearing loss as well. Recently many Japanese doctor started using chondroitin sulfate as an option for osteoarthritis treatment.

Active principles: chondroitin sodium

Amount: 50 vials

Maker: Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.,Toyama, Japan

Indications:

• joint pain,
• acoustic trauma,
• periarthritis of shoulder,
• sensitive hearing loss,
• pain in the shoulders,
• symptomatologic neuralgia,
• lower back pain.

How to take

Adults should take between 20 and 300 mg of active ingredient intravenously each day. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age and symptoms. For elderly patients the lower dose is recommended. This medicine contains 200mg of active principle in one ampule.

Contraindications: use with caution for elderly patients. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor before use. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.