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" What is it used for?   Relieving symptoms in mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee.  How does it work?  Alateris tablets contain the active ingredient glucosamine hydrochloride. Glucosamine is found naturally in the body and is used in the joints as one of the building blocks of cartilage.  Alateris tablets are licensed in the UK for relief of symptoms in mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones breaks down and causes pain and swelling. A glucosamine supplement can help to stimulate the formation and repair of this cartilage.  The usual dose of Alateris tablets is two tablets daily.  Warning!   The benefits of glucosamine may not be seen until several weeks after you start taking the medicine. If your symptoms have still not improved after two to three months of taking the tablets then you should let your doctor know so that your treatment can be reviewed  If you have any known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity or smoking, the level of cholesterol in your blood should be monitored during treatment with this medicine.   This medicine may increase your blood sugar level. People with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more frequently during treatment with this medicine. Ask your doctor for advice.  Use with caution in    Diabetes.  People with known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, for example high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or smoking.   People with asthma (tell your doctor if you think your asthma has got worse after starting this medicine).  Not to be used in   People allergic to shellfish (glucosamine is obtained from shellfish).  Pregnancy. Breastfeeding.   This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as there is no information regarding its safety and efficacy in this age group.  This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.  If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding  Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.    There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. It should not be used in pregnancy.  There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. It is not known if glucosamine passes into breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding.  Side effects  Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.  Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)   Nausea.  Abdominal pain.  Indigestion. Diarrhoea.  Constipation. Headache. Tiredness.  Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)  Rash. Itching. Flushing.   The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine&amp;#039;s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.  How can this medicine affect other medicines?  It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.  This medicine may slightly increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of medicines to prevent blood clots (anticoagulants), for example warfarin. If you are taking warfarin your doctor may want to check your blood clotting time (INR) after you start taking this medicine and after stopping treatment. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient  Glucosamine tablets are available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine. Last updated 04.05.2009 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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