Glucosamine
(Glucosamine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Chewable Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - oral solution
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No, but chewable tablets available
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Glucosamine
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes, some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
1500mg chewable tablets
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
500mg/5ml, 750mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Sugar free available. Check individual product information
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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