glucosamine sulfate + chondroitin sulfate (Laboratorios Pharmedic)

Cartigel is a combination pharmaceutical product developed and marketed by Laboratorio Pharmedic, a generic pharmaceutical company based in Central America. The product contains two primary active ingredients: glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate. These substances are naturally occurring components of articular cartilage and are used therapeutically to manage symptoms of osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases. Glucosamine serves as a metabolic precursor for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, which are essential for cartilage repair and maintenance. Chondroitin sulfate provides structural integrity to the cartilage by promoting water retention and elasticity, while also inhibiting degradative enzymes that break down the joint matrix. Cartigel is typically administered orally to reduce joint pain, improve mobility, and potentially slow the progression of cartilage degradation.

Brand names

Cartigel

Other names

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Combination