Cartivel Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat arthralgia (joint pain). Cartivel Tablet is indicated for maintaining joints, muscles, cartilage, the integrity of joints, bone health, joint pain, arthritic pain, stiffness, low back pain, tendonitis or tendinopathy (tendon pain). Joint pain refers to the joints' discomfort, pain, stiffness, and soreness.

Cartivel Tablet is a combination of five drugs: Chondroitin Sulfate, Collagen Hydrolysed, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitamin C and Rosehip Extract. Chondroitin Sulfate prevents the breakdown of collagen. Collagen Hydrolysed helps in the regeneration of cartilage, thereby providing strength to the bones and improving the flexibility of joints. Sodium hyaluronate is similar to the fluid surrounding the joints; this acts as a lubricant and prevents friction between the joints. Vitamin C helps synthesise new collagen fibres and new blood vessel formation and promotes healing. Rosehip Extract helps prevent joint damage and eases joint inflammation. Together, Cartivel Tablet helps provide relief from pain and stiffness in the joints. 

Take Cartivel Tablet with or without food. Swallow Cartivel Tablet as a whole; do not crush or chew the tablet. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as heartburn, stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Cartivel Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Limited information is available regarding the usage of Cartivel Tablet in children, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns. It is unknown if Cartivel Tablet alters your ability to drive, so be cautious while driving or operating machinery. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol, along with Cartivel Tablet . Do not take any other medicines for pain relief along with Cartivel Tablet unless recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Cartivel Tablet is a combination of five drugs, namely: Chondroitin Sulfate, Collagen Hydrolysed, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitamin C and Rosehip Extract. Cartivel Tablet is used to treat joint pain. It helps maintain joints, muscles, cartilage, and the integrity of joints, bone health, joint pain, arthritic pain, stiffness, low back pain, osteoarthritis, tendonitis or tendinopathy (tendon pain). Chondroitin Sulfate helps reinforce the collagen-chondroitin association cross-links and prevents collagen breakdown. Collagen Hydrolysed helps in the synthesis of new tendon fibre extracellular tissue that maintains the health of tendons. Sodium hyaluronate helps cross-link the collagen fibres within themselves, and with chondroitin sulphate, this helps offer maximum tensile strength. It also lowers the adhesion between the tendon sheaths, thereby freely gliding tendons over the bones while healing. Vitamin C helps synthesise new collagen fibres new blood vessel formation and promotes healing. Rosehip Extract contains polyphenols and anthocyanins, which help prevent joint damage and ease joint inflammation. Together, Cartivel Tablet helps provide relief from pain and stiffness in the joints.

• Headache
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting

Do not take Cartivel Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Cartivel Tablet if you have or had impaired kidney or liver function, high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, or diabetes. Consult your doctor before taking Cartivel Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take any other medicines for pain relief along with Cartivel Tablet unless recommended by the doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cartivel Tablet may have interaction with anti-coagulant (e.g. warfarin) and antiseptic (e.g. benzalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cartivel Tablet may have interactions haemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells), kidney stones, dialysis, and high blood pressure.

• WARFARIN
• BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
• CETYLPYRIDINIUM

• 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 15-20minutes regularly.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Joint pain: Joint pain is a physical discomfort that occurs where two or more bones meet. It refers to the discomfort, pain, stiffness and soreness in the joints. Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain. Other reasons include a past injury such as torn cartilage, dislocated joints and ligament injuries. Joint pain occurs when the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering called cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation and tenderness.