Chondroitin sulfate

What Are The Uses Of Chondroitin sulfate?

Chondroitin  sulfate is used in the following conditions:

• Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, heart attack.
• Dry eyes, cataract surgery, preservation of cornea for transplants
• Urinary tract infections, loss of control of bladder

What Are The Side Effects Of Chondroitin sulfate?

The  common side effects of  Chondroitin  sulfate are:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Hair loss

Some severe (but less common) side effects are:

• Diarrhoea, bloating
• Headache
• Constipation
• Oedema
• Swollen eye lids
• Irregular heart beat  

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Chondroitin sulfate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug chondroitin sulfate or any other allergies.
• Blood clotting disorders
• Asthma
• Prostate cancer