About glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride
Aminosugar supplement for osteoarthritis
Used for
- Used to ease symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially knee pain.
Usual adult dose
Commonly 1,500 mg by mouth once daily for osteoarthritis.
Common side effects
- Nausea or indigestion
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache
- Allergic reactions, particularly with shellfish allergy
Important warnings
- May affect blood sugar; monitoring may be appropriate for diabetes.
- Use caution with warfarin because bleeding risk may increase.
- May contain potassium; consider kidney disease or medicines affecting potassium.
- Evidence for osteoarthritis benefit is mixed.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy because safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety information is limited; use during breastfeeding is generally not recommended.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other anticoagulants: increased bleeding risk may occur.
- Diabetes medicines: blood sugar effects are possible.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.