Genicin

Genicin is a sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage, which is the hard connective tissue mainly found on the bones near your joints.

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

Genicin has been used in alternative medicine to help relieve joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Not all uses for Genicin have been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used instead of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Genicin is often sold as an herbal supplement. Many herbal compounds do not have regulated manufacturing standards, and some supplements on the market have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be bought from a reliable source to reduce the risk of contamination.

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

When thinking about using herbal supplements, talk to your doctor. You might also want to consult someone who knows about herbal/health supplements.

If you decide to use Genicin, follow the instructions on the package or those given by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than what is suggested on the label.

Do not use different types of glucosamine at the same time without medical advice. Using different types together raises the risk of glucosamine overdose.

Genicin can affect the results of a blood glucose (sugar) test. Do not use this product without your doctor's advice if you have diabetes.

If you need surgery, inform the surgeon in advance that you are using Genicin. You might need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

It may take up to 8 weeks for your symptoms to get better. For the best results, continue using Genicin as directed.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen while using Genicin.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on the product label and package.

You should not use this product if you are allergic to Genicin.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

• diabetes;
• high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
• cancer;
• liver disease;
• asthma or other breathing disorder;
• if you are allergic to shellfish; or
• if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).

It is not known whether Genicin will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

Glucosamine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of Genicin may include:

• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea, constipation; or
• heartburn.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra Genicin to replace the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Some Genicin products also contain manganese. Taking too much of this combination can cause a manganese overdose. Do not take more than directed on the medicine label.

Other drugs may interact with glucosamine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform each of your health care providers about all medicines you are currently using and any medicines you begin or stop using.