Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE
PCO Manufacturing
1500 Milligram
Powder for Oral Solution
2007-01-05
License Summary of Product Characteristics 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Dona 1500mg Powder for Oral Solution 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each sachet contains: Excipients: Aspartame sorbitol For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Powder for oral solution Product imported from Greece, Italy and Spain. A white, crystalline, odourless powder. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic Indications Treatment of the symptoms of osteoarthritis, i.e. pain and function limitation. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Adults and the Elderly: The contents of one sachet (dissolved in a glass of water) should be taken once daily, preferably at meals. Pivotal proof of efficacy has been demonstrated for periods of up to three months, with a residual effect evident for two months after drug withdrawal. The safety and efficacy of the product were also confirmed in pivotal clinical trials for treatment up to three years. Continuous treatment beyond 3 years cannot be recommended as the safety has not been established beyond this period. Children and adolescents: Glucosamine should not be used in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years (see 4.4). 4.3 Contraindications Hypersensitivity Read the complete document