About glucosamine hemisulfate
Aminosugar supplement for osteoarthritis
Used for
- Used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis, mainly knee pain.
Usual adult dose
Commonly 1500 mg once daily by mouth.
Common side effects
- Nausea or indigestion
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Headache
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- Benefit for osteoarthritis may be modest and takes several weeks.
- Use caution with shellfish allergy; some products are shellfish-derived.
- May affect blood sugar in some people.
- Can increase bleeding risk with warfarin.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; use is generally avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not established; use is generally avoided while breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other anticoagulants: increased bleeding risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.