GAG^® 60 Tablets

The product is in tablet form and is presented in a pack of 60 tablets. Its composition also contains MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), quercetin, sodium hyaluronate and rutin. The product is prepared for individuals aged 18 and over.

The daily portion is 2 or 4 tablets a day; the tablets are taken after food. This page gives the composition of the product, the amounts of its ingredients, the directions for use, the storage conditions and the batch verification method. The batch number on the packaging can be used to verify the production and expiry information.

GAG is a food supplement

GAG is a food supplement manufactured by Aymed İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., based in Ankara. It is not an authorised medicinal product; it is placed on the market as a food supplement holding an approval number from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Company details are given on the About Aymed İlaç page.

The name of the product comes from the abbreviation of the word glycosaminoglycan. Chondroitin sulfate and sodium hyaluronate, which are present in the composition, are chemically members of this family of molecules.

As the abbreviation "GAG" is also used in other fields, different content may be seen in search results. This page relates only to the food supplement named GAG made by Aymed İlaç. The other food supplements manufactured by the company are listed on the Food Supplements page.

Composition and amounts

The amounts above are for 2 tablets. Where the daily portion is 4 tablets, the amounts are doubled.

The composition contains no vitamins or minerals. For this reason the table does not give a nutrient reference value (NRV) percentage; the values in the table show the amounts of the ingredients.

The tablets of the product are not film coated. For this reason, depending on the natural structure of the substances in the composition, small differences in the colour of the tablets may be seen from batch to batch and the tablet surface is more open to abrasion. This does not affect the quality of the product.

Definitions of the ingredients

• Glucosamine sulfate: the sulfate salt of glucosamine, an amino sugar.
• Chondroitin sulfate: a long-chain glycosaminoglycan made up of repeating disaccharide units carrying sulfate groups.
• MSM (methylsulfonylmethane): an organic compound containing sulfur; it is the common name of dimethyl sulfone.
• Quercetin: a flavonol found naturally in plant foods such as onion, apple and caper.
• Sodium hyaluronate: the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid; it is the non-sulfated member of the glycosaminoglycan family.
• Rutin: a flavonol glycoside formed by the combination of quercetin with the sugar rutinose; it is found in plants such as buckwheat and sophora.

The definitions above state the chemical identity of the ingredients and their source in foods. As there is no health claim permitted in Türkiye for these ingredients (Guideline on the Use of Health Claims in Foods and Food Supplements (26.04.2023), Annex 1), no statement is made about the effect of the ingredients in the body. The treatment of a diagnosed condition is decided by a doctor; you can consult your pharmacist about the choice of product.

Daily portion and directions for use

• Daily portion: 2 or 4 tablets a day
• Directions for use: taken after food
• User group: aged 18 and over
• Pack: 60 tablets

A doctor or pharmacist can be consulted about the choice between 2 and 4 tablets a day. The recommended daily portion is not exceeded.

One box contains 60 tablets. Where the daily portion is 2 tablets, one box corresponds to 30 days; where it is 4 tablets, it corresponds to 15 days.

Points to consider before use

Food supplements are generally well tolerated when used at the recommended daily portion. Even so, not every product is suitable for every individual. In the situations below, a healthcare professional should be consulted before the product is used.

• People with a sensitivity to any of the ingredients do not use the product.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a doctor is consulted.
• Individuals on continuous medication and individuals under follow-up for a diagnosed disease consult a doctor.
• If a surgical procedure is planned, the doctor is informed.
• The product is prepared for individuals aged 18 and over; it is not used below this age.

Exceeding the recommended daily portion is avoided. If an unexpected effect is observed, use is stopped and a healthcare professional is consulted. Adverse effects thought to be related to the product can be reported to [email protected].

Storage conditions

• Stored at room temperature, in a dry and cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
• Kept out of the reach of children.
• A product whose packaging has been opened or damaged is not used.
• Not used after the expiry date.

For storage conditions, the information on the packaging applies.

Verification by batch number

The packaging carries a number specific to the batch. When this number is entered into the Ürünüm Güvende query field, the production date, the expiry date and the directions for use of that batch appear on screen. The batch number is usually found on the packaging next to the expiry date, together with the words "Parti No".

No app download, registration or entry of personal information is needed for the query. No personal data is collected during the query.

The checks carried out before and after production are performed in Aymed İlaç's own quality control laboratory. The production and control arrangements applied are described on the Our Manufacturing Sites page.

Supply and price information

GAG is obtained from pharmacies. For food supplements the retail price is not tied to a central price list as it is for medicines. For this reason no price is published on this page; the current price should be obtained from a pharmacy.

The nearest pharmacy can be found on the Find a Pharmacy page.

Price, stock and product information published by third-party sellers online is not updated by Aymed İlaç.

Information

It is a food supplement; it is not used for the prevention or treatment of disease.

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

This page has been prepared for general information. You can consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment, and your pharmacist for questions about the use of the product.

Pharmacies carrying GAG

72 pharmacies in 18 provinces have reported that they carry GAG. Stock levels change, so calling the pharmacy before setting out is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Is GAG a medicine?

No. GAG is not an authorised medicinal product; it is a food supplement holding an approval number from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Although the product is obtained from pharmacies, it does not fall within the class of medicines.

What does GAG do?

GAG is a food supplement. Food supplements are products prepared to supplement the normal diet, with a defined daily intake. The daily portion of GAG contains glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, quercetin, sodium hyaluronate and rutin; the names and amounts of the ingredients are declared on this page. A doctor or pharmacist can be consulted about whether the product is suitable.

What does GAG contain?

Two tablets contain 300 mg glucosamine sulfate, 300 mg chondroitin sulfate, 200 mg MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), 120 mg quercetin, 40 mg sodium hyaluronate and 37.5 mg rutin. Where the daily portion is 4 tablets, these amounts are doubled. The composition contains no vitamins or minerals.

How many tablets of GAG are taken a day and how is it used?

The daily portion is 2 or 4 tablets a day. The tablets are taken after food. The product is prepared for individuals aged 18 and over. A doctor or pharmacist can be consulted about the choice between 2 and 4 tablets a day; the recommended daily portion is not exceeded.

Does GAG have side effects?

Food supplements are generally well tolerated when used at the recommended daily portion. People with a sensitivity to any of the ingredients do not use the product. Exceeding the recommended daily portion is avoided. If an unexpected effect is observed, use is stopped and a healthcare professional is consulted. Adverse effects thought to be related to the product can be reported to [email protected].

Can GAG be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or while on continuous medication?

The product is prepared for individuals aged 18 and over. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, while on continuous medication, during follow-up for a diagnosed disease and before a planned surgical procedure, a doctor is consulted before use.

How many days does one box of GAG last?

One box contains 60 tablets. Where the daily portion is 2 tablets, one box corresponds to 30 days; where it is 4 tablets, it corresponds to 15 days.

How is GAG stored?

It is stored at room temperature, in a dry and cool place, protected from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. A product whose packaging has been opened or damaged is not used. It is not used after the expiry date. For storage conditions, the information on the packaging applies.

What does GAG cost and where can it be obtained?

GAG is obtained from pharmacies. As the retail price of food supplements is not tied to a central price list in the way that it is for medicines, no price is published on this page. The current price should be obtained from a pharmacy. The nearest pharmacy can be found on the Find a Pharmacy page.

Where does the name GAG come from?

GAG is the abbreviation of the word glycosaminoglycan. Glycosaminoglycans are long sugar chains made up of repeating disaccharide units; chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are members of this family. The name of the product comes from this family of molecules.

Who manufactures GAG?

GAG is manufactured by Aymed İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., founded in 1989 and based in Ankara. The checks carried out before and after production are performed in the company's own quality control laboratory.

The composition, daily portion, directions for use and storage information on this page are taken from the product label; the binding information is the label on the pack. Other food supplements from Aymed İlaç are listed on the Consumer health page.