Dona 1500mg Powder Sachets 30s

Dona contains Glucosamine Sulphate which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti inflammatory and anti-rheumatic agents. One sachet contains 1884mg of the active substance Glucosamine Sulphate Sodium Chloride (equivalent to Glucosamine Sulphate 1500mg and Sodium Chloride 384 mg). Dona is a white, crystalline, odourless powder contained in single dose sachets.

Benefits and Features

• Relieves mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis symptoms

How to use?

• Adults including older people:
• The dose is the content of one sachet daily, preferably at meals.
• Dissolve the powder from the sachet in a glass of water and drink.
• Glucosamine is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms.
• Patients should seek medical advice if their symptoms deteriorate after commencing treatment with Glucosamine.
• Children and adolescents:
• Dona should not be used in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years.
• Patients with impaired renal and/or liver function:
• No dose recommendation can be given since no studies have been performed.
• If you take more Dona than you should, stop taking Dona and consult your doctor, pharmacist or a hospital.
• If you forget to take a dose take the next dose as planned.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.
• If you stop taking Dona your symptoms may re-occur.

Ingredients

One sachet contains 1884mg of the active Substance Glucosamine Sulphate Sodium Chloride. The other ingredients are: Aspartame (E951), Macrogol 4000, Citric Acid Anhydrous (E330) and Sorbitol (E420).

Medical Warnings and Age Restrictions

18 yrs. <

Not suitable for patient with allergies to shellfish or P+BF. Caution also advised in diabetics, disruption of Blood Sugar levels. Caution in patients using Blood thinners, Asthmatics, Raised Cholesterol, Kidney or Liver Disease

See leaflet for further information.

Please Note

This item is a medicine and for safety reasons our McCabes Pharmacist will review this purchase before dispatch.

To allow our pharmacist to ensure it is appropriate for you to take this medicine we will ask you to complete a form with a few simple questions. Please complete as fully as possible to ensure no delay in dispatch. This is because we take safety seriously and wish to ensure that all medicines we sell are suitable for the person it is intended for. If our pharmacist has any concerns they will contact you by phone to find out some additional information to ensure this product is appropriate for you.

If they are unable to speak to you when required, your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

We can only sell one product of this medicine per transaction. Should you have reason to require more, please call +353 1 8074706 (weekdays 10am - 3pm) or email website@mccabespharmacy.com and we will have a pharmacist call you as soon as possible.