Bioflex

Each tablet contains Glucosamine KCl 1000 mg, chondroitin sulfate 400 mg, vitamin E 40 mg, vitamin D (as D3 400 IU) 10 mcg, vitamin C 60 mg, folacin (folic acid) 400 mcg, vitamin B12 20 mcg, zinc 10 mg, manganese 4 mg, copper 1000 mcg, selenium 120 mg, ginger root extract 80 mg.

Bioflex tablet does not have artificial colours, gluten, preservatives, lactose or yeast.

Each tube of topical gel contains aqua, polyethylene glycol, monocetyl ether, lecithin, alcohol, Bioflex sodium, propylene glycol, Citrus dulcis (sweet orange) oil, cellulose gum, menthol, Lavandula angustifolia (lavander) oil, chondroitin sulfate sodium, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) oil, Zingiber officinalis (ginger) oil, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) oil, disodium EDTA.

Tablet: The clinical efficacy of Bioflex/chondroitin combination has been established for the treatment of degenerative joint conditions. Symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint conditions eg, osteoarthritis.

Gel: Instant relief of degenerative joint and muscle pain.

Bioflex is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints).

Bioflex is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus.

Bioflex has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to relieving joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Not all uses for Bioflex have been approved by the FDA. Bioflex should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Bioflex is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Bioflex may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Adults: The usual dose is 2 tablets once daily or as directed by physician or pharmacist. The tablets should be swallowed with some liquid and can be taken with or without a meal.

Bioflex is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms. Relief of symptoms (especially pain relief) may not be experienced until after several weeks of treatment and in some cases even longer. If no relief of symptoms is experienced after 2-3 months, tell the physician because continued treatment with Bioflex should be re-evaluated.

Elderly: No dosage adjustment is required.

Patients with Impaired Renal and/or Liver Function: No dose recommendations can be given since no studies have been performed.

Children: Unless with the advice of a physician, Voltaflex should not be used in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years.

Missed Dose: Do not double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If the patient has further questions on the use of this product, ask the physician or pharmacist.

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What is the most important information I should know about Bioflex?

Hypersensitivity to chondroitin sulphate, Bioflex sulphate or to any of the excipients of Bioflex.

Bioflex contains sorbitol 1163 mg as excipient. Therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take Bioflex.

Bioflex is not indicated for the treatment of acute painful symptoms.

Since Bioflex is derived from seafood (shellfish), Bioflex should not be given to patients who are allergic to shellfish.

Use Bioflex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• This product may take several weeks to months to work.
• If you miss taking a dose of Bioflex for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bioflex.

Bioflex is used in addition to other drugs to relieve joint pain, swelling and stiffness due to arthritis.

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What other drugs will affect Bioflex?

No formal drug interaction studies have been performed, however, the physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties of Bioflex sulphate suggest a low potential for interactions.

However, interactions between the active ingredients of Bioflex and other drug substances may occur ie, between Bioflex sulphate and coumarinic anticoagulants, Bioflex sulphate and tetracyclines, chondroitin sulphate and platelet antiaggregant drugs.

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What are the possible side effects of Bioflex?

The clinical trials have shown the good tolerability of Bioflex. Undesiderable effects have been observed in a low proportion of patients. They were transient, of minor entity and included: Cardiovascular: Peripheral oedema, tachycardia were reported in a few patients following larger clinical trials investigating oral administration in osteoarthritis. Causal relationship has not been established. Central Nervous System: Drowsiness, headache, somnolence, insomnia have been observed rarely during therapy. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia or epigastric pain, flatulence, constipation, heartburn and anorexia have been described rarely during oral therapy with Bioflex. Skin: Skin reactions eg, cutaneous rash, erythema, pruritus have been reported with therapeutic administration of Bioflex. Occasionally contact dermatitis, papular rash, urticaria and eczema may occur.

Isolated cases of hair loss, allergic reactions, visual disturbances and oedema were observed.