Use in adults including older people:
The dose is one capsule three times daily, preferably at meals. Glucosamine is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms. Relief of symptoms (especially pain relief) may not be experienced until after some weeks of treatment or sometimes even longer. If no relief of symptoms is experienced after 2-3 months, continued treatment with glucosamine should be re-evaluated by your doctor.
Patients should seek medical advice if their symptoms deteriorate after commencing treatment with glucosamine.
Use in children and adolescents:
Dona should not be used in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years.
HAZARDS & CAUTIONS
- Consult your doctor before taking Dona:
- If you have diabetes; in this case closer monitoring of blood sugar levels and where relevant
- insulin requirements may be necessary at the beginning of the treatment and periodically during
- treatment with Dona.
- If you suffer from asthma; when starting on glucosamine, you should be aware of potential
- worsening of symptoms.
- If you have severe liver or kidney problems.
- If you are on a controlled sodium diet.
