Cartiform Forte Tablet belongs to a class of medications called nutritional supplements used to reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering of cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness.

The Cartiform Forte Tablet contains Glucosamine, which stimulates the formation and repair of the cartilage (the hard connective tissue that protects and covers the ends of long bones at the joints). It lubricates the joints and improves flexibility and movement. Thereby, reduces pain and swelling in the joints.

Take Cartiform Forte Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn. Most of these side effects of Cartiform Forte Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to shellfish, Cartiform Forte Tablet, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cartiform Forte Tablet. Do not give Cartiform Forte Tablet to children without doctor’s advice. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cartiform Forte Tablet as it may affect the way Cartiform Forte Tablet works. Drive only if you are alert after taking Cartiform Forte Tablet. You are recommended not to take more than the dose directed on the label as it may cause Cartiform Forte Tablet overdose. 

Cartiform Forte Tablet contains Glucosamine, a nutritional supplement used to reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints caused by osteoarthritis. Cartiform Forte Tablet helps to stimulate the formation and repair of the cartilage (the hard connective tissue that protects and covers the ends of long bones at the joints). It lubricates the joints and improves flexibility and movement. Thereby, reduces pain and swelling in the joints. 

• ​​​​​​Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Rashes

If you are allergic to shellfish, Cartiform Forte Tablet, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cartiform Forte Tablet. Do not give Cartiform Forte Tablet to children without doctor’s advice. If you have cancer, high cholesterol, diabetes, liver disease, asthma, or other breathing problems, inform your doctor before taking Cartiform Forte Tablet. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cartiform Forte Tablet as it may affect the way Cartiform Forte Tablet works. Drive only if you are alert after taking Cartiform Forte Tablet. If you are about to undergo any surgery, inform your doctor that you are carrying Cartiform Forte Tablet. You are recommended not to take more than the dose directed on the label as it may cause Cartiform Forte Tablet overdose and lead to adverse effects. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cartiform Forte Tablet may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol, anisindione) and anticancer agents (etoposide and doxorubicin). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Cartiform Forte Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Cartiform Forte Tablet as it may affect the way Cartiform Forte Tablet works.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cancer, high cholesterol, diabetes, liver disease, asthma or other breathing problems, inform your doctor before taking Cartiform Forte Tablet.

• WARFARIN
• DICUMAROL
• ANISINDIONE
• ETOPOSIDE
• DOXORUBICIN

• Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
• Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes regularly.
• Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids such as soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea help in reducing inflammation.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Cartiform Forte Tablet may interact with blood sugar tests and give unusual results. Therefore, if you have diabetes, use Cartiform Forte Tablet only if advised by a doctor.

Osteoarthritis: It is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering of cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, inflammation, and tenderness. The main reason for osteoarthritis is age, the older you are, the more likely you could get osteoarthritis, thus known as degenerative disease, meaning that the joints wear-out as a person ages. Other reasons include a past injury such as torn cartilage, dislocated joints, and ligament injuries.