Is Cartigen Safe To Take Inspite Of Being A Steriod?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2014

Question: I am 62 years old and I am taking Cartigen 1500 as advised by my physician after developing severe knee pain. I am told by some people that Cartigen 1500 is a steroid and I have been advised wrongly and that I need to undergo knee replacement as my only option... What must I do now? I am additionally worried as I weigh 143 kgs. KINDLY ADVISE.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cartigen is not a steroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your query.

Your doctor has rightly prescribed you cartigen 1500 for knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Cartigen is not a steroid, you have been wrongly informed by some one.

Cartigen 1500 contains glucosamine sulphate potassium hydrogen chloride, which is a proven remedy for osteoarthritis throughout the world.

You should trust your doctor and have medication as advised by your doctor.

In addition you may also take 1tab. aceclofenac + thiocochicoside combination three times a day by prescription.

You may do quadriceps strengthening exercises as uploaded on youtube .

Try to avoid squatting and upstairs as much as you can.

For weight reduction, take balanced diet and morning and evening walk daily.

Apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening.

I hope you have got your answer.

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Thanks.

Dr.Singh.

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