GAG^® 60 Tablets

The product is in tablet form and is presented in a pack of 60 tablets. 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. The approval holder and the company placing it on the market is 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 Aymed İlaç's food supplement named GAG. The other food supplements placed on the market 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. Consult your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in case of illness or medication use.

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

Do not exceed the recommended daily portion.

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.

Warnings for use

Warnings:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily portion.
• Food supplements are not a substitute for a normal diet.
• Consult your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in case of illness or medication use.

Notifications regarding the product can be sent to [email protected], and complaints regarding food can be submitted to the ALO 174 Gıda Hattı (Food Hotline) of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Storage conditions

• Stored at room temperature, in a dry and cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
• Keep 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 production record of that batch can be accessed with the batch number.

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. Food supplements are not a substitute for a normal diet.

It is not a medicine; it is not used for the purpose of preventing or treating diseases.

This page has been prepared for general information. Consult your doctor in case of illness or medication use.

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 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. Do not exceed the recommended daily portion.

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

The product is prepared for individuals aged 18 and over. Consult your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in case of illness or medication 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. Keep 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.

Who manufactures GAG and places it on the market?

The approval holder and the company placing it on the market is Aymed İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., founded in 1989 and based in Ankara. GAG is manufactured on behalf of Aymed İlaç in authorised facilities approved by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The raw materials are selected from among branded ingredients inspected by international authorities. Before production, the microbiology and raw material content determination analyses submitted by the suppliers are reviewed and approved by Aymed İlaç.

Legal basis

The information on this page has been prepared in accordance with the following Turkish legislation; health claims are limited to the permitted list and no disease claims are made.

• Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food and Feed (Official Gazette 13.06.2010, No. 27610)
• Regulation on the Import, Production, Processing and Placing on the Market of Food Supplements (OG 02.05.2013, No. 28635)
• Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Food Supplements (Communiqué No. 2013/49; OG 16.08.2013, No. 28737)
• Regulation on the Use of Health Claims in Foods and Food Supplements (OG 20.04.2023, No. 32169) and the TİTCK Guideline on the Use of Health Claims
• Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Nutrition Claims (OG 20.04.2023, No. 32169)
• Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Labelling and Consumer Information (OG 26.01.2017, No. 29960)

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.