"Teraflex": analogues, instructions for use, composition and reviews

A person suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system knows how important it is to choose an effective chondroprotector correctly - a drug that fights not with the pain syndrome, but with its source, helps stop the inflammatory process in the cartilage tissue, counteracts its relapse. For many, Teraflex became such a drug. Analogues of the drug also sometimes deserve flattering reviews. In the material we will present all the important things about "Teraflex" - indications, effectiveness, alternative drugs, testimonials, cost.

The composition of the drug

"Teraflex" (international name - Theraflex®) is a product manufactured by Bayer Corporation (Switzerland - USA). Active substances in its composition are as follows:

• Sodium salt is chondroitin.
• Glucosamine.
• In the cream - meloxicam.
• In the drug "Teraflex Advance" (this is not an analogue of "Teraflex", but one of the variations of the drug) - ibuprofen.

Auxiliary components:

• gelatins;
• starches;
• dyes;
• povidone;
• cellulose derivatives;
• magnesium stearates and so on.

Auxiliary components in the cream:

• PEG;
• camphor;
• peppermint oil;
• water;
• lanolin;
• dimethicones;
• methyl parabens.
  

Forms of drug release

Unlike Teraflex's analogues, the original drug is available in several forms with different contents of the active substance:

• Capsules Each contains 0.4 g of chondroitin and 500 mg of glucosamine. The contents of the gelatin capsule are white and yellow powder. In the assortment there are packages of 200, 100 and 60 capsules.
• Capsules form "Teraflex Advance". Ibuprofen - 0.1 g, chondroitin - 0.2 g, glucosamine - 0.25 g. The powder is white in a two-color gelatin capsule. The assortment of packaging contains 120, 60 and 30 capsules.
• "Hondakrem Forte" ("Teraflex M"). 30 g of yellowish cream contain 0.05 g of chondroitin and 0.01 g of meloxicam.

Note that in some countries Teraflex is available in tablet form. Their composition is similar to the capsule component.

Pharmacological effects

"Teraflex" and analogues of the drug will refer to the so-called chondoprotectors. These are anti-rheumatic drugs designed to restore the cartilage structure, have an anti-inflammatory effect. Their area is diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Pharmacological action of the original drug:

• Anti-inflammatory effect, elimination of inflammation in the first stages. According to testimonials, a greater effect can be achieved here using Teraflex Hondacrem and Teraflex Advance.
• Cartilage restoration at the intracellular level - taking capsules.
• Stimulation of the production of important components of cartilage tissue (including hyaluronic acid).
• Fatal effects on cartilage-destroying enzymes.
• Slowing down the different nature of the processes of degeneration of cartilaginous matter (including age-related).
• Improving the motor functions of the joints.
• The possibility of refusing to take other anti-inflammatory drugs.

The price of Teraflex analogs is sometimes lower than the cost of the original. However, not all of them can boast of such a spectrum of exposure.

Indications for use

The instruction to "Teraflex" (we will analyze analogues later) states that this is a broad-profile drug. It is shown in the following:

• Osteoarthritis of various forms.
• Osteochondrosis.
• Arthritis, arthrosis. In particular, the knee joint.
• Different severity fractures.
• Spinal hernia of any localization. The reviews indicate that the Teraflex Advance form is most effective here.
• Joint diseases accompanied by degenerative and degenerative consequences, severe pain.
• Gout. Judging by the reviews, the remedy eliminates inflammation and pain, increases articular mobility, and stimulates metabolic functions.

The analogs of “Teraflex” (we will consider the price in the course of the material) do not always differ in the same range of applications - you must directly refer to their instructions.

The use of "Teraflex"

Back to the original. When using capsules, pay attention to the following:

• Without chewing, the capsule is taken orally, washed down with water (no more than 50 ml), - only after eating.
• Admission schedule for adults is standard: three times a day.
• The maximum duration of treatment is 2 months. With a break, an extension of another 30 days is possible.

Instructions for use with "Teraflek" (analogues will differ in the same) notes that the drug is not an instant pain medication. The effect of its use is noticeable only after 2 weeks. If treatment for 2 months is ineffective, then Teraflex is canceled.

Application of Teraflex Advance

Now the important instructions for using the Teraflex Advance form:

• The drug is taken after a meal. The capsule is not crushed and chewed, but swallowed whole, washed down with water.
• The treatment regimen: 2 capsules three times a day.
• The duration of such a course is an average of 20 days.
• After completing the course, it is recommended that you switch to the usual Teraflex. Further therapy is according to the scheme indicated above.

The use of cream "Teraflex"

This medication is suitable for external use only! The amount of cream used is determined by the scale of the affected area. As a rule, for one procedure, strips extruded by 1-5 cm are enough.

In order for the remedy to begin to act, it is enough to rub it with light movements into the affected area. The duration of therapy is determined individually for each patient. The average term is 2 weeks.

After use, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly!

Side effects of the application

Teraflex remains one of the safest chondroprotectors. From this, side effects from its use are extremely rare. As a fact, they can be as follows:

• Diarrhea.
• Stomach ache.
• Attacks of nausea, vomiting.
• Allergy (treatment in this case should be discontinued).
• Headache.
• Drowsiness.
• Heart rhythm disturbance is the rarest side effect.

The negative consequences of taking Tetraflex Advance are largely due to ibuprofen:

• Stomach ache.
• Nausea, vomiting.
• The development of gastritis, peptic ulcer.
• Exacerbation of Crohn's disease.
• Gastric and intestinal bleeding.
• Drowsiness.
• Headaches.
• Fatigue.
• Renal failure.
• Cramps.
• Jade
• Anemia.
• Skin rashes and other forms of allergies.
• Jaundice.
• Hypertension.
• The appearance of edema.
• Heart failure.
• Visual impairment.
• Inflammation of the optic nerve.

As for the cream, then the side effects are insignificant - redness of the skin, their peeling at the place of application of the product.

And now is the time to consider analogues and reviews about Teraflex.

Active ingredient alternatives

Modern pharmacology is rich in an assortment of analogues (generics) of the popular Teraflex. Moreover, these are both Russian and imported drugs. The difference between them is in the manufacturer, the proportion of active substance, release forms. And, of course, in price. Many analogues are cheaper than Teraflex, but they are not inferior to the Swiss-American drug in effectiveness.

We warn you that substitutes can be registered as dietary supplements. This means that the effectiveness of their use, unlike the original, is not clinically proven.

So, analogues of the active active component:

• Arthra (USA). The drug is a legitimate alternative to Teraflex.
• Chondrogluxide (RF).
• "Chondroitin AKOS". It is also an equivalent replacement for Teraflex, but already made in Russia.
• "Chondrosamine" (Republic of Belarus).
• "Comfort-Comfort" (Switzerland).
• Osteoartisi Asset + (Australia).
• Flex-a-min Complex (United States).
• Arthron Triaktiv (United States).
• Hondro Ritz (Georgia).
• "Protekon" (India).
• "Chondroitin Complex" (Ukraine).
• Sanaflex (Switzerland).

We continue to disassemble Teraflex - instructions, prices, analogues.

Performance Alternatives

In pharmacies, you can also find an impressive number of drugs that are alternative to the popular "Teraflex" in terms of effectiveness. They differ from it only in the active component, manufacturer, release form, but not the result of application. According to the testimonials, some of the tools on the list are even significantly more effective than the original.

The list here is quite impressive:

• "Diaflex". It is proved that it can fully replace the reception of "Teraflex".
• "Don."
• "Rebone" is a form of gel, ointment.
• "Artiflex".
• "Sustamar."
• "Revmafong" - in the form of a balm.
• "Flex-a-min Glucosamine."
• Mucosat-Neo.
• Osteal.
• Hondrasil - in the form of Mzi.
• Rumalon.
• Repiser.
• "Solvents".
• "Chondroitin Complex".
• "Arthron Hondrex."
• "Revmafit."
• Osteoartisi Max.
• Osteoartisi Asset.
• "Articure".
• Adant.
• Osteolgon.
• Suplazin.
• Gialgan.
• Alflutop.

The main active ingredients of most of these drugs are chondroitin, glucosamine, and herbal extracts.

And we turn to the remaining topic - the price (instructions for use, analogues of "Teraflex" are already known to you).

Reviews

According to reviews, “Teraflex” is a rather effective remedy that copes well with emerging symptoms and fights against the source of pathology. If you carefully follow the instructions and observe the dosage, then adverse reactions are quite rare. Nevertheless, some are not satisfied with the rather high price, especially in the case when the drug did not cope with the disease.

Drug cost

For an example we will take average prices. The cost of the drug can vary significantly depending on the particular pharmacy chain, the region of the Russian Federation.

Teraflex:

• 200 capsules - from 3 thousand rubles.
• 100 capsules - from 2 thousand rubles.
• 60 capsules - from 1.5 thousand rubles.

Teraflex Advance:

• 120 capsules - from 2 thousand rubles.
• 60 capsules - from 1.5 thousand rubles.
• 30 capsules - from 800 rubles.

The cost of the cream starts from 350 rubles.

So we sorted out the instructions for use with Teraflex, analogues, reviews and the price of the drug. It has a fairly wide scope, recognized as an effective tool (as evidenced by both research and reviews), but has a relatively high cost.