The ingredients and efficacy of Viartril®-S

 

Viartril®-S is a Glucosamine Sulphate first developed by Prof. Luigi Rovati,and colleagues at The University of Pavia 3. The formula can be easily absorbed by human body 2,4*, has a half-life of 15 hours 2†, with proven efficacy on pain relief and cartilage repair.5,6

Viartril®-S is the No.1 brand recommended by orthopaedic
specialists according to a survey conducted by Kantar
Hong Kong on 40 registered private Orthopaedics and
Traumatology specialists in 2019.7

USP

7 major effects of Viartril®-S

  • 5-fold reduction in joint-space narrowing 1
  • 3-fold increase in absorption 2,4*
  • Provide pain relief and cartilage repair 5,6
  • Delay degradation and restore joint flexibility 6,8
  • Reduce need for total knee replacement 9
  • Joint flexibility enhancement 8,10
  • Restore joint function 1,5,6,8,10^

The preferred "Glucosamine Sulphate"

  • Clinical data available in international medical journals 1,10-12
  • Easily absorbed 4
  • Recommended by the European medical society ESCEO 2
  • Recommended by orthopaedic specialists 7

The formula of Viartril®-S has a high bioavailability.2,4 It is 3 times more easily absorbed compared with ordinary glucosamine and can stay inside the body longer than glucosamine hydrochloride. 2,4* 1,500mg of glucosamine sulphate in Viartril®-S offers a mean peak plasma concentration of 8.9µM and has a half-life of 15 hours† while 1,500mg of glucosamine hydrochloride only has a mean peak plasma concentration of 2.7µM with a half-life of 2.5 hours.2

References：
*Comparison between 1,500mg of glucosamine sulphate vs. 1,500mg single dose glucosamine hydrochloride 2 
†Half-life (T1/2) refers to the time required for the drug concentration in the blood to decrease by half 18
^Indicate to cartilage repair, pain relief, reduction in joint-space narrowing and physical function improvement 1,5,6,8,10

Dosage and administration of Viartril®-S

Dosage form: Capsule (Box of 80 and 500 capsules)14,15

Glucosamine dose: 250 mg

Instructions: Take two 250 mg capsules three times daily

Department of Health registration number: HK-05683

Dosage form: Capsules (Box of 90 and 500 capsules)13,15

Glucosamine dose: 500 mg

Instructions: Take one 500 mg capsule three times a day

Department of Health registration number: HK-55772

Dosage form: Sachets (Box of 30 sachets)16,17

Glucosamine dose: 1500 mg

Instructions: Dissolve the content of one sachet in water at room temperature and take once daily

Department of Health registration number: HK-36756

FAQ

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References：

  1. Reginster JY, et al. Lancet. 2001;357: 251-56.
  2. Kucharz EJ, et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2016;32(6):997-1004.
  3. Patterson A. NIR news. 2013;24(1):8-10.
  4. Persiani S, et al. Osteoarth. Cartilage. 2005; 13:1041-1049.
  5. Eriksen P, et al. Arth Care Res. 2014;66(12):1844-55.
  6. Sun Y, et al. J Orthop Surg Res. 2020;15:150.
  7. Kantar HK - Use of Kantar HK Data. 2019
  8. Bruyère O, et al. Semin Arth Rheum. 2016;45(4 Suppl):S12-17.
  9. Bruyère O, et al. Osteoarth and Cartilage. 2008:16(2):254-260.
  10. Gregori D, et al. JAMA. 2018;320(24):2564-2579.
  11. Saengnipanthkul S, et al. Int J Rheum Dis. 2019;22(3):376-385.
  12. Runhaar J, et al. Semin Arth Rheum. 2016; 45: 542-48.
  13. Viartril-S Capsules 250mg & 500mg Package Insert: Version L1086D.
  14. Viartril-S Capsules (HK-05683) Registration. Hong Kong Department of Health. Available at: https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/eps/drug/productDetail2/tc/consumer/144042. Accessed Jan 2025.
  15. Viartril-S Capsules (HK-55772) Registration. Hong Kong Department of Health. Available at: https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/eps/drug/productDetail2/tc/consumer/144049. Accessed Jan 2025.
  16. Viartril-S Sachets 1500mg Package Insert: Version L1019F.
  17. Viartril-S Powder (HK-36756) Registration. Hong Kong Department of Health. Available at: https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/eps/drug/productDetail2/tc/consumer/144043 . Accessed Jan 2025.
  18. Drugs.com. Available at: https://rb.gy/9vxm8t. Accessed Jan 2025.

The effectiveness and side effects of product may vary among individuals. Please read the package insert before use.

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