111111111111111111111111 DOROFEN® - Pharmacia1€¦ · Osteoarthritis right from the root •The...

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CAUTION Dorofen" should not be used by anyone who is allergic to any of its constituents or by pregnant or lactating women or children, unless directed by your physician. __ ~ -Ibismedication should.only.be.used.unde the direction of your physician. Keep this medication as well as other medications away from the reach of children. 111111111111111111111111 DOROFEN® Capsules FOR THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENT INFORMATION WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis is chronic inflammation of the joints caused by loss of the synovial (lubricating) fluid in the joints and the breakdown of the cartilage (the cushion between the hard bones in the joints) due to age related deficiency of a substance naturally produced in the body called glucosamine. DESCRIPTION Dorofen" is composed of two active ingredients in one formula for oral use, a-D-Glucosamine Sulphate (brand LGS862) 500mg and Ginkgo Biloba Dried Leaf Extract 50mg, packed in white, hard gelatin capsules imprinted with the words "Dorofen" and "ILIPT/sl". HOW DOES DOROFEN® WORK Dorofen" is an exclusive formulation that supplies the body with glucosamine, the necessary building block for the cartilage and for the maintenance of the synovial fluid in the joints that keeps them healthy and moving comfortably. Thus, Dorofen" prevents the progression of osteoarthritis and restores the physiological balance to rebuild deteriorated cartilage. Ginkgo flavonoids in Dorofen" improves circulation particularly in the muscles to enhance and promote painless walking especially in elderly patients who suffer from insufficient circulation in the calf muscles. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dorofen" is indicated for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, shoulders, or vertebral column. Dorofen" is also used in the treatment of intermittent claudication (interruption of blood circulation in leg muscles), bursitis, tendonitis, and synovitis. Dorofen" should be taken one (1) capsule, after food, three (3) times a gay until improvement is achieved, which usually takes two (2) - four (4) weeks, depending on the degree of deterioration in the joint. The dosage may then be reduced to one (1) or two (2) capsules a day for maintenance, as recommended by your doctor. WHY DOROFEN IS THE PREFERRED MEDICINE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS Dorofen" prevents progression of osteoarthritis. It helps the regeneration of the deteriorated cartilage in the joints by supplying the body with the necessary material for rebuilding the cartilage and maintaining the synovial fluid in joints. • It improves the circulation, particularly in the muscles, - which promotes painless walking, especially in elderly patients suffering from intermittent claudication - - • These effects together produce a synergistic effect == (complementary additive effects) in helping the relief - of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and preserving a free comfortable movement of the affected joints • Dorofen" is not just a pain killer, it treats the problem of Osteoarthritis right from the root • The bioavailability of a-D-Glucosamine sulphate (brand LGS862) in Dorofen" makes it superior to any other brand in treating osteoarthritis • Long term usage does not affect the stomach or cause any serious side effects • Dorofen" has a convenient dosage SIDE EFFECTS Dorofen" has an excellent safety record, however very rarely it may cause mild side effects such as heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, or headache. If any of these side effects do occur usually it is mild and reversible. IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS, CAN I STILL TAKE DOROFEN® Yes, Dorofen" does not interfere with many popular medications, except anticoagulants. We recommend however, you inform your physician about other medications you may be taking. HOW SUPPLIED Dorofen" is supplied in boxes of 20, 30, 40, and 60 capsules, each capsule is imprinted with the words "Dorofen" and "ILIPT/sl". STORAGE Store in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Dorofen" is a registered trademark of LlPTIS Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. PRODUCED BY GMP Laboratories of America, Inc. for LlPTIS Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. For more information about Dorofen" visit our website at www.dorofen.com C\J o ,.... C') C\J o C\J o

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CAUTIONDorofen" should not be used by anyone who is allergic toany of its constituents or by pregnant or lactating womenor children, unless directed by your physician.

__ ~ -Ibismedication should.only.be.used.unde the directionof your physician.

Keep this medication as well as other medications awayfrom the reach of children.

111111111111111111111111DOROFEN® Capsules

FOR THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITISPATIENT INFORMATION

WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITISOsteoarthritis is chronic inflammation of the jointscaused by loss of the synovial (lubricating) fluid in thejoints and the breakdown of the cartilage (the cushionbetween the hard bones in the joints) due to age relateddeficiency of a substance naturally produced in the bodycalled glucosamine.

DESCRIPTIONDorofen" is composed of two active ingredients in oneformula for oral use, a-D-Glucosamine Sulphate (brandLGS862) 500mg and Ginkgo Biloba Dried Leaf Extract50mg, packed in white, hard gelatin capsules imprintedwith the words "Dorofen" and "ILIPT/sl".

HOW DOES DOROFEN® WORKDorofen" is an exclusive formulation that supplies thebody with glucosamine, the necessary building block forthe cartilage and for the maintenance of the synovialfluid in the joints that keeps them healthy and movingcomfortably. Thus, Dorofen" prevents the progressionof osteoarthritis and restores the physiological balanceto rebuild deteriorated cartilage. Ginkgo flavonoids inDorofen" improves circulation particularly in the musclesto enhance and promote painless walking especially inelderly patients who suffer from insufficient circulation inthe calf muscles.

INDICATIONS AND USAGEDorofen" is indicated for treatment of osteoarthritis of theknees, hips, shoulders, or vertebral column. Dorofen" isalso used in the treatment of intermittent claudication(interruption of blood circulation in leg muscles), bursitis,tendonitis, and synovitis.

Dorofen" should be taken one (1) capsule, after food,three (3) times a gay until improvement is achieved,which usually takes two (2) - four (4) weeks, dependingon the degree of deterioration in the joint. The dosagemay then be reduced to one (1) or two (2) capsules aday for maintenance, as recommended by your doctor.

WHY DOROFEN IS THE PREFERRED MEDICINEFOR OSTEOARTHRITISDorofen" prevents progression of osteoarthritis. It helpsthe regeneration of the deteriorated cartilage in thejoints by supplying the body with the necessary materialfor rebuilding the cartilage and maintaining the synovialfluid in joints.

• It improves the circulation, particularly in the muscles,- which promotes painless walking, especially in elderly

patients suffering from intermittent claudication-- • These effects together produce a synergistic effect== (complementary additive effects) in helping the relief- of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and preserving a free

comfortable movement of the affected joints

• Dorofen" is not just a pain killer, it treats the problem ofOsteoarthritis right from the root

• The bioavailability of a-D-Glucosamine sulphate (brandLGS862) in Dorofen" makes it superior to any otherbrand in treating osteoarthritis

• Long term usage does not affect the stomach or causeany serious side effects

• Dorofen" has a convenient dosage

SIDE EFFECTSDorofen" has an excellent safety record, however veryrarely it may cause mild side effects such as heartburn,diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, or headache.If any of these side effects do occur usually it is mild andreversible.

IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS,CAN I STILL TAKE DOROFEN®Yes, Dorofen" does not interfere with many popularmedications, except anticoagulants. We recommendhowever, you inform your physician about othermedications you may be taking.

HOW SUPPLIEDDorofen" is supplied in boxes of 20, 30, 40, and 60capsules, each capsule is imprinted with the words"Dorofen" and "ILIPT/sl".

STORAGEStore in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Dorofen" is a registered trademark ofLlPTIS Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

PRODUCED BYGMP Laboratories of America, Inc.forLlPTIS Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

For more information about Dorofen"visit our website at www.dorofen.com

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