Pronunciation: Not applicable
Generic Name: Glucosamine/Chondroitin/Primorine
Brand Name: Relamine
Relamine is used for:
A dietary supplement in certain patients with osteoarthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Relamine is a combination product that contains naturally occurring "building blocks" used by the body to make cartilage. Exactly how it works is not known.
Do NOT use Relamine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Relamine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Relamine:
Some medical conditions may interact with Relamine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods (especially seafood), or other substances
- if you have diabetes or high blood sugar, or you are overweight
- if you have a bleeding problem (eg, hemophilia)
- if you are on a low-salt (sodium) diet
- if you are taking other medicine for arthritis
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Relamine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Relamine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Relamine:
Use Relamine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Relamine by mouth with or without food.
- If you miss a dose of Relamine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Relamine.
Important safety information:
- Diabetes patients - Relamine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
- Relamine should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Relamine if you are pregnant. Do not breast-feed while you are using Relamine.
Possible side effects of Relamine:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; heartburn; nausea; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Relamine side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Relamine:
Store Relamine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Relamine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Relamine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Relamine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Relamine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Relamine resources
- Relamine Side Effects (in more detail)
- Relamine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Relamine Drug Interactions
- Relamine Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Relamine - Add your own review/rating
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