Durajoint GM, Diacerein/ Glucosamine

Glucosamine is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pains.

Glucosamine occurs as a natural chemical compound in your body. Glucosamine also comes in the form of a supplement. There are two main typesof Glucosamine which are, hydrochloride and sulfate. Glucosamine in the body helps keep up the health of cartilage, which is the rubbery tissue that cushions bones at the joints. But as you get older, the levels of this compound begin to drop, which leads to the gradual breakdown of the joint this Glucosamine helps with the prevention of this.

Patients who take Glucosamine may suffer from such side effects;

Upset stomach,
Heartburn,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Drowsiness,
Headache

Diacerein is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Diacerein is a slow‐acting drug. Diacerein works by slowing the breakdown of cartilage and thus relieves pain and swelling. Diacerein hereby works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta, which is a protein involved in the inflammation and destruction of cartilage that plays a role in the development of symptoms of osteoarthritis. Therefore Diacerein helps the building of cartilage in the body

Some of the potential side effects of Diacerein can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea