Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It helps in the formation of cartilage and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility. This way it relieves the pain and swelling in the joints.

Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is used for relief from pain and stiffness of joints.

Uses of Maxgm Tablet

Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Maxgm Tablet

In Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Side effects of Maxgm Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Maxgm

Nausea
Upset stomach
Heartburn

How to use Maxgm Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Maxgm Tablet works

Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is a proteoglycan synthesis stimulator that relieves osteoarthritis symptoms. It helps in the formation of cartilage (the soft tissue that cushions the joints) and keeps the joints lubricated for better movement and flexibility.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of being allergic to shellfish or to glucosamine.
You will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level while taking Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinners like warfarin or if you have any scheduled surgery.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Sugar

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Proteoglycan synthesis Stimulator

Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Feeling pain due to osteoarthritis

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

Send me the X-rays please

FAQs

Does Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet actually work in joint pain?

The evidence on the effectiveness of Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet in reducing pain is controversial. Some patients report that Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet has helped reduce arthritis pain, stiffness, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. In fact, there is some evidence that Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet has beneficial effects on the cartilage by slowing down the cartilage breakdown in the joints.

Can Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet cause liver damage?

In research studies, Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet has not been found to raise the liver enzymes or cause any damage. However, there are few recent reports of liver injury while using the products containing Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet. The chances of liver injury are more if the patient has been suffering from chronic liver disease.

Is Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

The effect of Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet on kidneys is not confirmatory. Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet is mostly metabolized and broken down by the liver. However, there are some reports of kidney damage caused due to Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney damage and kidney function should be regularly monitored. Do consult your doctor before you start using this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

What are the precautions I should follow while taking Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet?

Do consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and ensure to be cautious if you have diabetes or high blood glucose levels, high risk of heart disease or asthma. You should also be cautious if you are allergic to shellfish or are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin. Do tell your doctor if you have any of the above conditions before he prescribes you this medication.

Is it safe to take Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medication?

No, it is not safe to take Maxgm OD 1500mg Tablet while taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or coumadin. The reason being, this medication interacts with the blood thinners and boosts the effect of the blood-thinning medication, thereby reducing the blood’s ability to form a clot in case of bleeding episodes. Therefore, patients taking any blood-thinning medicine should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

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