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Phenxycap 200 and 500 are drugs with Glucosamine active ingredient, treating both acute and chronic degenerative osteoarthritis diseases. To ensure effective use, users need to follow the instructions of the doctor, and refer to the information content in the following article.
1. What are the uses of Phenxycap 200 and 500?
Phenxycap 200 and Phenxycap 500 contain glucosamine which is an amino-monosaccharide, a raw material for the synthesis of proteoglycan. When entering the body, it stimulates cells in articular cartilage to increase synthesis and polymerization, resulting in a normal proteoglycan structure. The result of the polymerization process is muco-polysaccharide, the basic component of the articular cartilage head.
Phenxycap 200 and Phenxycap 500 drugs increase the production of synovial mucus, so increase the viscosity, increase the lubricating capacity of the joint fluid, reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis (pain, difficulty in movement) but also prevent the degeneration process. joints, preventing disease progression.
Phenxycap 200 and 500 drugs are effective in all degenerative diseases of osteoarthritis, primary and secondary osteoarthritis such as osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, hand, spine, shoulder, periarthritis, osteoporosis, fracture atrophy, chronic and acute arthritis.
However, pregnant women, lactating women, children, adolescents under 18 years of age should not use the drug because there are no data on the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
2. Usage of Phenxycap 200 and 500
The drug is taken 15 minutes before a meal. Dosage of Phenxycap 200 and 500 is recommended as follows:
Mild and moderate degenerative joint syndrome: Take once a day x 500 mg. Duration of use: 4 - 12 weeks or longer depending on the condition of the disease. It is possible to repeat 2-3 courses of treatment in 1 year. Severe disease: Take 3 times a day x 500 mg for the first 2 weeks, then maintain 500 mg/time x 2 times/day for the next 6 weeks. Maintenance treatment: Within 3-4 months after: 500 mg/time x 2 times/day. In case you miss a dose while taking it, take it as soon as possible (usually 1-2 hours after the time ordered by your doctor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.
There is no information on glucosamine overdose. In case of emergency or overdose with dangerous manifestations, call 911 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local Medical Facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
3. Note when using Phenxycap 200 and 500
Glucosamine is a drug that treats the cause, so the effect of the drug can start after 1 week. So if the pain is a lot, you can take anti-inflammatory pain relievers in the first few days. Drugs used during pregnancy can cause adverse effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformations ...) to any stage of pregnancy development, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In the case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult carefully with your doctor, pharmacist before making a decision.
5. Side effects of Phenxycap 200 and 500
Side effects of Phenxycap 200 and 500 are generally very mild, transient: Constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, anorexia, tachycardia, headache.
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