In the article, we will consider the Instructions for Use, price and reviews for the Structum tool.
Currently, the problem of diseases of the musculoskeletal system has become relevant. Unfortunately, they affect both young people and the elderly. That is why new products are being produced that can eliminate such problems. One of them is Structum.
Drug effect
Pills such as Structum are among the chondroprotectors that protect the joints and cartilage from destructive processes. This effect is due to the content of chondroitin sulfate in the preparation, or rather, its main active ingredient - sodium salt. I must say that chondroitin is almost the basis of cartilage tissue, so it is very important for its normal state. The drug has another action - stimulating the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for the required viscosity of the synovial fluid, which has a direct effect on the condition of the cartilage. An antiseptic effect is also noted, which allows you to fight tissue inflammation. Reviews about the "Structum" are abundant.
The components of this drug prevent the transformation of cartilage tissue, which lead to its destruction and degeneration. In addition, articular mobility improves, over time, the pain syndrome is almost completely stopped. The effect is also on bone tissue. For example, it is strengthened and restored due to the accumulation of calcium in its composition.
According to reviews, the price of Structum is quite reasonable.
When is the medicine used?
The medicine can help with a number of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. We list some of them:
- osteoarthrosis of large joints;
- arthrosis (including primary);
- osteochondrosis intervertebral;
- osteoarthrosis of the spine;
- articular osteochondrosis;
- other diseases of the spine and joints with a degenerative-dystrophic orientation.
What else does the instruction to the Structurus tell us? We will consider reviews below.
Some contraindications and suspected side effects
We list the contraindications to the use of the drug "Structum", among which:
- pregnancy;
- thrombophlebitis and phlebitis;
- breastfeeding time;
- bleeding of a different nature, as well as a tendency to those;
- the patient’s age is up to 15 years, since there is no information about the use of the drug by people in this age category;
- excessive sensitivity to a number of substances and components of the drug.
According to reviews to the "Structural", side effects are quite rare, but they can still occur. Most often, people who take this drug have digestive problems: flatulence, nausea, and in some cases constipation or diarrhea. If the patient is prone to allergies, then he may develop small swelling or a rash. In all such situations, the use of the drug must be stopped.
Specificity of release form and application features
The drug is produced in the following dosage forms: blue capsules weighing 250 mg, that is, Structum 250, and 500 mg, that is, Structum 500, coated tablets, and a solution intended for injection.
In what doses should I take this drug? The attending physician should talk about this after a thorough analysis of the patient's condition. However, most often, medical workers are advised to take the drug in one capsule, that is, 500 mg, twice a day. Application does not depend on food intake. The capsule must be swallowed completely, cannot be chewed, washed down with enough water. In some cases, in the first three weeks of treatment, the patient needs to take 1,500 mg per day (it is advisable to divide the drug into two times and take two capsules at a time: 500 mg and 250 mg at the same time). After this, it is possible to reduce the daily dose to 500 mg. The therapeutic course can last from three months to six months (this depends on the specific pathology and condition of the patient). Treatment can be resumed after 3-4 months. Regarding the tablets, it can be said that the recommendations are the same.
The solution intended for injection is injected into the muscle at a time of 0.1 mg. Injections are given every other day. Treatment may be prescribed again after six months.
Reviews about the "Structum", mostly positive.
Efficiency
When should you expect the effect of using this drug? Its main substance is perfectly absorbed in the intestine and penetrates the blood after 3-4 hours. Substances reach their main goal, that is, synovial fluid and cartilage, in about five hours. The drug will accumulate in these places. Given this cumulative effect, it is noted that all changes can be seen only after 3-4 weeks (in some cases even later) after treatment has been started. However, the effect remains for a long time. In the next 5-7 months, the components will still remain in the cartilage, then they will gradually begin to be removed from there (in this case, you will need to repeat the treatment course).
Price
The cost of the drug is quite high. For 1 package you will have to pay an average of 1,500 rubles. It depends on the region and the pharmacy network.
Analogs
Structum has a number of analogues. Their first group in the form of its main substance contains chondroitin sulfate. It includes such funds as Arthrocelsus, Chondrolon, Struktnotin, Chondroksid, Mukosat, Chondroitin and others. The Structum analogs get good reviews.
The second group of similar drugs includes those that have not only chondroitin sulfate, but also glucosamine, which also has a positive effect on the patient's joints. They can include Arthra, Teraflex, etc.
The third group contains natural ingredients, that is, concentrates of the cartilage tissue of animals and marine fish, as well as extracts of soy beans. These include Rumalon, Piaskledin, Alflutop.
Reviews about the "Structum"
When reading reviews about the drug, it can be noted that patients, sorting funds with chondroitin, most often agree that there is no big difference between them. Most often, those who consider them effective are faced with the initial stage of development of joint pathology. For example, in the inflammatory process in the shoulder as a result of hypothermia, the patient used Structum as part of a comprehensive treatment, and it yielded significant results.
But most people who suffer from osteochondrosis and other diseases believe that oral administration of chondroprotectors does not bear fruit. There are reviews of the long-term use by patients of these drugs with careful following the instructions for their use and the advice of a doctor, however, they did not feel any positive changes in their condition.
We reviewed the instructions for the "Structure". Price and reviews are also presented.