Modern people are increasingly suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Such diseases are characteristic not only for the elderly, but also for very young patients. Experts explain the development of such diseases with a sedentary lifestyle, poor ecology and unbalanced nutrition.
So how to get rid of the painful symptoms of diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, synovitis, rheumatoid, psoriatic and juvenile arthritis, spinal osteochondrosis , spondylarthrosis and so on? Doctors recommend using Arthro-Active balm. Nourishing cream-balm with this name can be purchased at any pharmacy. About what features are inherent in this drug, we will describe further.
Composition, packaging, release forms
"Artro-Active" is a nourishing cream-balm, which is sold in tubes of 35 g. The active components of this tool are: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine acetyl and chondroitin sulfate.
It can not be said that the medication in question can be acquired in other forms. It is sold in the form of oral tablets and capsules, as well as a warming oil balm. Of particular note is the fact that the composition of the mentioned forms may include completely different components. However, they are all designed to improve cartilage, strengthen it and help eliminate pain.
Basic properties
What is Arthro-Active balm? The nourishing cream-balm provides the chondrocytes with the best conditions so that they can renew themselves and improve the condition of the cartilage tissues. For this purpose, the composition of the drug under consideration included such ingredients as chondroprotectors (in particular glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine acetyl).
Operating principle
How does the drug "Artro-Active" (nourishing cream-balm) work? The instruction reports that this tool is capable of:
- to improve the composition, as well as the lubricating properties of the fluid inside the joints, to normalize its production;
- improve the viability and nutrition of chondrocytes, prevent their death;
- reduce the destruction of cartilage, that is, neutralize the action of enzymes that "corrode" cartilage tissue;
- increase the resistance of chondrocytes to the action of unwanted enzymes;
- restore the cartilage surfaces of joints, stimulate the work of chondrocytes in damaged cartilage, and also increase their "building" activity.
Features of other forms of release
Now you know how Arthro-Active balm works. Nourishing cream-balm is not the only form of the mentioned drug.
Tablets and capsules with the same name are used as an additional source of nutrients that improve the mobility of the affected joints, as well as restore their nutrition, promote fluid production (intraarticular), prevent the destruction of cartilage tissue and accelerate the process of its recovery after an injury or illness.
It should also be noted that the medication in question reduces pain in the affected joint, helps relieve swelling, inflammation and swelling.
Indications and contraindications for nourishing cream
For what purposes is prescribed the drug "Artro-Active" (nourishing cream-balm)? Reviews claim that this tool is used for:
- osteochondrosis of the vertebral column;
- arthrosis or osteoarthrosis;
- in post-traumatic time and with joint injuries;
- in order to prevent traumatic diseases of the joints, as well as age-related and degenerative-dystrophic.
As for contraindications, they include the patient's hypersensitivity to the main substances of the drug.
Indications of other forms of release
Now you know what it is recommended to use the drug "Arthro-Active" (nourishing cream-balm). Reviews argue that other forms of the medication in question have slightly different tasks. As a rule, they are prescribed for:
- arthritis (psoriatic, rheumatoid, juvenile);
- pain in the spine and back;
- osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis, osteochondrosis of the spinal column, as well as joint injuries;
- bluish;
- joint injuries and post-traumatic rehabilitation;
- osteoarthrosis, osteochondrosis;
- joint deformities (ankylosis, subluxation);
- prevention of age-related joint diseases and traumatic degenerative-dystrophic deviations;
- increased functional loads on the joints (physical exertion, overweight);
- pain in the neck, spinal column and joints that are caused by an illness or injury;
- conditions after operations on joints and bone fractures (in the acute period);
- diseases (degenerative-dystrophic nature) of the joints, as well as osteochondrosis and osteoarthrosis.
How to use Arthro-Active balm?
Nourishing cream-balm should be used twice a day. To do this, a small amount of the drug is applied in an even layer to the skin in the joints. According to experts, this medication is completely absorbed into the integument within three minutes. Moreover, its effect lasts for 10-13 hours.
The course of treatment with this tool should be about 6-11 weeks. In order to prevent exacerbations of joint diseases, it is advisable to repeat it every 2-7 months.
The use of other forms of the drug "Arthro-Active"
Warming balm with the same name is applied to the joint area (painful) twice a day for three weeks. This remedy can be used until the symptoms of inflammation are completely gone.
If required, then after a break, the course of therapy can be repeated.
As for capsules and tablets, their dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Side effects
What reactions can cause the drug "Artro-Active"? Nourishing cream-balm is very well tolerated by patients. In some cases, an external agent can provoke an allergy in the form of local irritation on the skin, itching and burning sensations. In this case, the affected area should be washed with warm water.
Special recommendations
Before using the drug in question, you should carefully read the instructions. It says the following:
- As medical practice shows, the restoration of cartilage tissue is a very long physiological process that takes at least three months. This fact is associated with delayed regeneration of joint tissues, as well as the features of their blood supply.
- To cure osteoarthrosis completely, Artro-Active nourishing cream should be used regularly, twice a year. Such courses will not only alleviate the symptoms of the disease, but also avoid exacerbation of inflammatory processes in the joints.
- The use of this drug once or on demand is ineffective.
Reviews
Consumers of the Artro-Active nourishing cream-balm claim that this drug is very effective, especially with osteochondrosis of the spinal column and osteoarthrosis (arthrosis). If the patient has other diseases in the musculoskeletal system, then experts recommend combining the medication in question with its oral forms. In this case, the effectiveness of treatment will be higher.