Nuwave

Nuwave is usually used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, although its efficacy is still in question.

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

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

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

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

Nuwave 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.

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

Nuwave should be preferably taken at meals.

Capsule: One 628-mg capsule up to 3 times daily for at least 6-8 weeks, up to 3-4 months. Treatment should be repeated every other 6 months or less according to medical prescription.

Sachet: 1 sachet once daily for at least 6-8 weeks, up to 3-4 months. Repeat at intervals of 2 months. Treatment should be repeated every other 6 months or less according to medical prescription.

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

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

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

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

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

Use Nuwave 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 Nuwave 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 Nuwave.

Nuwave 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 Nuwave?

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

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

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What are the possible side effects of Nuwave?

The clinical trials have shown the good tolerability of Nuwave. 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 Nuwave. Skin: Skin reactions eg, cutaneous rash, erythema, pruritus have been reported with therapeutic administration of Nuwave. Occasionally contact dermatitis, papular rash, urticaria and eczema may occur.

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

Nuwave is commonly used as a treatment for osteoarthritis, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies. It is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Since Nuwave is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans are a major component of joint cartilage, supplemental Nuwave may help to rebuild cartilage and treat arthritis.