The Tongbang® Glucosamine Sulfate Capsules from Suzhou Sinochem Pharmaceutical Industrial Co., Ltd. have been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).The indicated use is for the treatment of primary and secondary osteoarthritis. They are intended to repair cartilage, strengthen joints, and promote the repair and reconstruction of the cartilage matrix, thereby delaying the pathological process of joint pain and disease progression, improving joint mobility, and alleviating pain.

Osteoarthritis results from abnormal biosynthesis of proteoglycans in joint cartilage, leading to degenerative changes. Glucosamine is a natural amino monosaccharide and a precursor for proteoglycan synthesis. It can stimulate chondrocytes to produce proteoglycans with a normal polymer structure, enhance the repair ability of chondrocytes, inhibit enzymes that damage cartilage such as collagenase and phospholipase A2, and prevent the production of superoxide free radicals that harm cells. It can promote the repair and reconstruction of the cartilage matrix, thereby slowing the pathological process of osteoarthritis pain and disease progression, improving joint mobility, and relieving pain.

Approval Number: National Medicine Standard H20255502

Drug Name: Glucosamine Sulfate Capsules

English Name: Glucosamine Sulfate Capsules

Included in Medical Insurance: Yes

Dosage Form: CapsuleSpecification: 0.25g (calculated as glucosamine sulfate) or 0.314g (calculated as glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride)

Product Category: Chemical Drug

Indications: Primary and secondary osteoarthritis.

Usage and Dosage: Oral administration, recommended 2 capsules per dose, 3 times daily (morning and with meals); continue medication for 6 weeks, and if necessary, for more than 6 weeks. Can be repeated with a 2-month interval.

Contraindications:

1. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must not use this product.

2. Patients allergic to glucosamine sulfate or any excipients in this product must not use it.

3. Since the active ingredient in this product is derived from crustaceans, patients allergic to crustaceans are prohibited from using this product.

Based on clinical manifestations, glucosamine sulfate significantly improves joint pain and joint function; it can control the narrowing of joint spaces and delay the progression of arthritis. It can be used as a long-term foundational medication for the management of osteoarthritis.

As a pharmaceutical manufacturing company with a 32-year history, Suzhou Zhonghua Pharmaceuticals has always upheld the values of 'innovation, health, enthusiasm, and care,' and is committed to building a 'health enterprise trusted by the Chinese-speaking world.' In the future, we will continue to focus on key areas such as endocrinology, digestion, cardiovascular health, and the central nervous system, dedicated to promoting the research and production of more drugs that benefit the general public.