What is Optiflex Complete?
Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance made of sugar chains. Chondroitin helps the body maintain fluidity and flexibility in joints.Glucosamine helps build cartilage in your body (the connective tissue that is primarily found on your bones near the joints). Glucosamine occurs naturally in shellfish, fungi, bones, and bone marrow.optiflex Completion is a combination of products that have been used as an alternative medicine aid to treat osteoarthritis pain.
Research has not proved that other uses can be made of alum, such as treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis (arthritis), glaucoma (cataracts), bladder problems, heart diseases, high cholesterol, or TMJ.
It is unknown whether optiflex Complete can be used to treat any medical condition. The FDA has not approved the use of this product for medical purposes. This medicine is not intended to replace medication prescribed by your doctor.
Optiflex Complete can be sold as an herbal supplement. Many herbal compounds are not manufactured to regulated standards, and some supplements on the market have been found to be contaminated with toxic drugs or metals. To minimize the risk, herbal or health supplements must be purchased from a reputable source.optiflex Completion can be used in other ways not mentioned in the product guide.
Similar/related drugs
Aspirin, prednisone, ibuprofen, duloxetine, naproxen, Cymbalta, and acetylcysteine
Side effects of Optiflex
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Optiflex Complete, although not all side effects have been identified, is believed to be safe when taken for up to two years.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using optiflex and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
- Heartbeats irregular;
- Swelling in your legs.
Optiflex may cause the following side effects:
- Nausea, diarrhea, constipation;
- Stomach pain, gas, bloating;
- Hair loss;
- Eyelids that puff up
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all instructions on the label or package of your product. Inform your healthcare provider of any medical conditions, allergies or medicines you are taking.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to optiflex Complete, then this product is not for you.
- If you take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
If you are suffering from:
- Asthma;
- An allergy to shellfish (crab, oyster, shrimp)
- Diabetes;
- High cholesterol.
- Prostate cancer;
- Hemophilia is characterized by bleeding or blood-clotting disorders.
Consult your doctor before using optiflex Completion if you're pregnant or nursing.Don't give herbal or health supplements to children without consulting a doctor.
How do I use Optiflex Complete?
Consult your doctor before using herbal supplements. Consult a health practitioner trained in herbal or health supplement use.Use optiflex Complete as directed on the packaging or by your doctor, pharmacy, or other healthcare provider. Use only the recommended amount of this product.
Use different glucosamine and chondroitin formulations at the same time without consulting a doctor. Combining different formulations increases the risk of a chondroitin/glucosamine overdose.Stop taking optiflex Complete at least two weeks before you need surgical or oral work.If the condition that you are treating using optiflex Completion does not improve or if it worsens while using this product, call your doctor.Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your next dose is due shortly, skip any missed dosage. Use extra optiflex to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor has prescribed any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Optiflex Comp may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are taking and those that you have started or stopped using.
