Arthro Assist 60 Capsules

• Reducing inflammation associated with arthritis
• Reducing stiffness and tenderness of joints
• Reducing inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis

As you age, your cartilage (the rubbery material that cushion the joints) and your spine degenerate. This may lead to pain and swelling, loss of movement and deterioration of your joints.

Arthro Assist™ can reduce inflammation and pain associated with ageing by promoting natural joint health.

SCHEDULING STATUS: S 0

PROPRIETARY NAME (AND DOSAGE FORM):
ARTHRO ASSIST (Capsules)

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
CATEGORY D: HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
DISCIPLINE: COMBINATION COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Dietary supplement.

INDICATIONS:
ARTHRO ASSIST is a health supplement which assists in healthy, mobile joints and free movement. ARTHRO ASSIST is formulated to assist against low bone density and osteoporosis. ARTHRO ASSIST is a natural supplement to enhance the well-being and natural healing ability of your body.
A varied and balanced diet with a healthy lifestyle is of utmost importance.

How to take

Take 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening after a meal, for the first month.

There after reduce to 2 capsules in the morning during or after a meal or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSE
Maintenance dosage: Take two (2) ARTHRO ASSIST capsules in the morning during or after a meal or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Therapeutic dosage: Take two (2) ARTHRO ASSIST capsules in the morning and two (2) ARTHRO ASSIST capsules in the evening during or after a meal or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Ingredients

COMPOSITION: Each ARTHRO ASSIST capsule contains:
Boron amino acid chelate 5% (equivalent to elemental value 0,5 mg) 10 mg
Boswellia serrata extract 65% 25 mg
Bromelain 25 mg
Calcium ascorbate powder 50 mg
Copper amino acid chelate 10% (equivalent to elemental value 0,5 mg) 5 mg
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) extract 4:1 50 mg
Green lipped mussel 150 mg
Maganese amino acid chelate 10% (equivalent to elemental value 0,4125 mg) 4,125 mg
Methyl sulphonyl methane (MSM) 150 mg
Selenium amino acid chelate 0.2% (equivalent to elemental value 0,0025 mg) 1,25 mg
Tumeric extract 95%/ Curcumin Powder 25 mg
Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate 500) 833,25 IU
Vitamin E AS Alpha TE 50% (DL-Alpha Tocopherol) 5 mg
White willow bark (Salix alba) extract 25 mg
Zinc amino acid chelate 10% (equivalent to elemental value 5 mg) 50 mg

Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, micro crystalline cellulose powder and a hard vegetable capsule shell.
ARTHRO ASSIST contains iodine.

Warnings

Warning: Do not use Arthro Assist™ if you are allergic to shell fish. Persons using Warfarin should also not take Arthro Assist™.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, including excipients. Not to be used by persons allergic to iodine.

WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSE.
See DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
ARTHRO ASSIST contains iodine.
Use ARTHRO ASSIST with caution in combination with anti-coagulants and anti-platelet medication.
Children under the age of 12 years should consult a healthcare practitioner before using ARTHRO ASSIST.
Taking multiple supplements may cause a cumulative intake of certain nutrients/substances. It is therefore recommended that you consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

INTERACTIONS:
No known interactions.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Pregnant and lactating women should consult a healthcare practitioner before using ARTHRO ASSIST.
The safety of ARTHRO ASSIST in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

SIDE-EFFECTS:
No known side-effects.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
No known symptoms of overdose. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.

IDENTIFICATION:
A clear, hard vegetable capsule, filled with a brown powder.

PRESENTATION:
60 capsules packed in a 175 ml white plastic bottle with a translucent, green cap.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store at or below 25 °C. Protect from moisture.
Keep in the original container until ready for use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
To be allocated.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
To be allocated.

This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.