Many kinds of joint problems today are with many people. Such diseases, of course, can cause a person a lot of trouble. A patient with such an ailment experiences constant pain or discomfort, and mobility of his limbs is reduced. One of the best remedies for treating joints is Glucosamine. This drug is not too expensive. The effect of its use can be significant.
What is a remedy?
Actually the substance glucosamine itself is always present in small amounts in the human body. It is produced naturally and helps to increase the extensibility of cartilage. In addition, glucosamine has an immunomodulatory effect on the human body. That is, it increases resistance to various infections.
The drug “Glucosamine” itself has approximately the same pharmacological effect . In most cases, this drug is taken by patients in the form of a powder solution. One bag from a purchased package of Glucosamine medicine is simply poured into water (200 ml) and thoroughly mixed. In some cases, this drug may also be used in tablet form. Doctors sometimes use for injection and a ready-made solution of glucosamine. The analogues of this drug that exist on the market are most often produced in the form of capsules or tablets.
Once in the human body, a medicine containing glucosamine reduces pain, inhibits degenerative processes in the joints, and relieves inflammation. Side effects, this drug, like almost any other medicine, of course, can give. However, this happens extremely rarely. Glucosamine is not too expensive. The price of it is only about 350 p. for 30 tablets.
Instructions for use
This medicine is prescribed to patients most often with osteoarthritis of the spine and peripheral joints. Take this powder, dissolving it in water, 1 time per day, daily, for 6 weeks. Next, take a break for at least two months. Subsequently, if necessary, repeat the course. In most cases, patients treat joints in a similar manner for six months.
Analogs of the drug: "Chondroitin"
There are quite a few drugs on the market that have the same pharmacological effect on the human body as Glucosamine. Analogues of this drug are numerous, but the most common is still Chondroitin. This medicine is a substitute for human cartilage. Get the main active substance of this tool from the bones of farm animals or fish. Chondroitin is usually available in capsules. Dissolve it in water, like "Glucosamine", is not necessary.
According to the instructions, the capsule should be swallowed whole and washed down with a glass of water in 200 ml.
Patients drink “Chondroitin” most often 2 times a day, one tablet for 3 weeks. Further, in most cases, the doctor prescribes a maintenance course. That is, it recommends taking one capsule of the drug 1 time per day. The supporting course lasts most often 2 months.
Once in the human body, chondroitin relieves inflammation of the joints and has, like glucosamine, an analgesic effect. After some time, he, among other things, begins to participate in the construction of the active substance of cartilage and bone tissue. The cost of this medicine is about 350 r.
"Glucosamine + Chondroitin" (complex): analogues and description
Such a medicine is also often prescribed for patients with joint problems treated by doctors. It represents, in fact, another inexpensive analogue of the drug “Glucosamine”. In this case, both active substances that make up the drug harmoniously complement each other, increasing the effectiveness of treatment. At the same time, glucosamine is involved in the synthesis of acids necessary for the formation of cartilage, and also contributes to the normal deposition of calcium in the bones. Chondroitin, which is part of the complex, plays the role of a kind of lubricant in the joints.
Both of these components also, enhancing the action of each other, slow down the destruction of cartilage. Studies conducted by experts have shown that together these substances have a much faster and more pronounced therapeutic effect on the human body. The price of the complex preparation "Glucosamine + Chondroitin" is also only about 350 p. Which, of course, is very inexpensive.
In pharmacies, such a medicine often goes under the name "Glucosamine maximum" ( its analogues , like the usual, non-enhanced form of the drug, are numerous and will be discussed below). In addition to the two main active substances, such a medicine most often contains cellulose, calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, wax and glycerin. There is also a simple remedy Glucosamine and Chondroitin, manufactured by both domestic and foreign companies.
Instructions for use of the drug
This medicine is produced not in powder, but in capsules. The therapy lasts with its use, usually up to two months. The specific term is determined by the attending physician. Once a day, by capsule with meals, this is the way patients most often take the drug Glucosamine + Chondroitin, which has earned them good reviews . The analogues for this medicine are the same as for simple glucosamine. If within two weeks a positive effect is not manifested, the patient usually selects another remedy.
What other analogues exist
Of course, Chondroitin is not the only drug that has the same effect on joints as Glucosamine. There are many drugs with the same pharmacological effect on the market. For example, instead of the drug "Glucosamine" in certain cases, you can use:
- "Chondromax Herbal . " This tool is a natural combined complex that slows down the process of cartilage destruction and improves joint mobility. This drug is worth about 370 p. per pack of 30 tab.
- "Diclovit." This drug is prescribed for degenerative diseases of the joints, pain after physical exertion, migraine. It costs about 200 p. (30 tab).
- "Artro-Gran . " It is used for swelling of joints and stiffness of movements. It costs about 100 rubles (10 g pencil case).
- Collagen Ultra . This medicine is prescribed to improve joint mobility, for fractures, etc. This analogue of the drug "Glucosamine" is quite expensive - about 800 p. for 30 pcs.
There are also analogues known for the “Glucosamine” product , for the “Teraflex” and “Arthra” ak.
Dosage Forms
The main varieties of glucosamine, there are only two. Both of these forms are quite effective. Doctors may prescribe drugs containing glucosamine sulfate or hydrochloride to the patient. There are practically no differences between the two types of medicine. However, sulfate products contain several percent less pure glucosamine than hydrochloride ones. In addition, the latter are absorbed by oral administration faster and better.
The chitin of marine crustaceans, artificially grown, is what is commonly used to produce a substance such as glucosamine sulfate. Analogues of a drug made on its basis are usually used by people prone to allergies. The fact is that crustaceans are often grown using hormonal supplements. Therefore, unfortunately, an allergic reaction occurs in many patients with a sulfate drug. Glucosamine hydrochloride of such a deficiency is almost completely devoid of. Make it from the husks of corn.
Consumer Reviews
Most patients find this medicine quite effective. The low price is also what Glucosamine has earned good customer reviews for . Its analogues are often more expensive. One package of this product from 30 tablets of 300-350 rubles is enough for patients, usually for at least a month. Pain when taking this medicine disappears within a couple of weeks after the start of the course. Very well, the drug also improves limb mobility.
Thus, the "Glucosamine" reviews deserved really good . Analogs produced by the addition of chondroitin are even more popular on the market. After all, such a medicine acts even faster and more efficiently.
Many patients who have already taken such funds are advised to pay attention to the manufacturer when buying. Very good reviews, for example, are available about the drug “Glucosamine + Chondroitin ”, the analogues of which are the same as the usual form of the drug manufactured in the Netherlands by Natur Product.
Like any other medicine, this remedy, of course, does not help all patients. Some patients find it completely useless. Perhaps the lack of effect is due to the fact that people are not lucky to run into a fake. And maybe, for some reason, this drug simply does not suit someone. Some patients even believe that the benefits of this medicine are no more than with ordinary jelly, containing, in fact, the same substances. Such patients do not advise to buy specially “hyped”, in their opinion, “Glucosamine”. But be that as it may, for many people this medicine really helps. And in any case, there is practically no information that it harmed anyone.
In what cases can not be used
Of course, the drug "Glucosamine", like any other, has certain contraindications. This medicine is not prescribed, for example, with:
pregnancy and lactation;
hypersensitivity;
phenylketonuria.
Side effects can be caused by constipation or diarrhea, allergies, flatulence, gastralgia. The drug "Glucosamine + Chondroitin", among other things, is not prescribed for children. In the list of side effects provided by this enhanced variant, headache, swelling, and tachycardia can also be added.
Total
Of course, it must be observed during treatment with such a tool as “Glucosamine + Chondroitin”, instructions. The use (reviews, analogs and contraindications for its use were considered by us in detail in the article) of this particular medicine is preferred by many people. However, the effect on the body of such a tool is still quite serious. Therefore, take it, however, like the usual "Glucosamine", should be careful and only after consultation with your doctor.