Table 5

Usage of rescue medication (acetaminophen 500 mg) during the study

Data
Study group
P value




Hyal-Joint® (n = 11)
Placebo (n = 9)


Subjects using rescue medication



     Randomization to week 4, n = 12
6
6
1.00
     Week 4 to week 8, n = 12
6
6
1.00
Usage during the first 4 weeks



     Mean number of capsules (SD)
3.1 (4.2)
6.8 (6.0)
0.172
     Capsules per week (range)
1.2 (0 – 12.1)
7 (0 – 16.5)

Usage during the study



     Mean number of capsules (SD)
2.0 (3.0)
4.3 (3.6)
0.184
     Capsules per week (range)
1.1 (-0.7 – 8.5)
3.6 (0 – 9.5)


Kalman et al. Nutrition Journal 2008 7:3   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-7-3