Joints are complex compounds of our body, without which a person could not move and move. So that the bones do not deform and do not wear out during movement, they are enclosed in a dense shell of hyaline cartilage. Why are their diseases dangerous?
Why is it important to have healthy joints?
Stress, age, injuries inevitably destroy the membrane and our joints, despite the good regenerative properties of cartilage. At first, slight discomfort may develop, growing into aching pain (usually in the knee and hip joints, in the lumbar region). Then the pain becomes pronounced even with a slight movement, accompanied by dry and rough crunch, muscle cramps. Gradually, the frequency of these rather unpleasant sensations is so quickened and amplified that you need to contact a specialist, but it may be too late. Joint diseases - arthritis or arthrosis - sometimes develop so strongly in the body that they can lead to complete destruction of the joints and, as a result, to the operating table and subsequent long-term costly rehabilitation. It is possible to prevent these irreversible consequences, and it is advisable to combat the symptoms and causes of the disease at an early stage. In our article, we will consider the drug “Chondroxide”, analogues of this drug, including very inexpensive ones.
The effectiveness of the remedy for arthrosis
The misconception of many people suffering from arthrosis is the use of anti-inflammatory drugs that only relieve inflammation and pain, but do not eliminate the cause of the disease. That's why the cartilage tissue remains damaged. Help with the treatment can only means that improve metabolism and recovery processes. All these are medicines containing a substance that produces intraarticular fluid and retains water in the structure of cartilage - chondroitin sulfate. On its basis, Nizhpharm produces the Chondroxide drug, analogues of which were launched today by other Russian pharmaceutical companies, as well as the foreign Pierre Fabre Medicine Production in France. The use of these drugs is also recommended at any stage of osteochondrosis. They can reduce pain and reduce the risk of side effects from topical preparations. Extremely effective for these purposes is Chondroxide Gel, as well as an analog of Chondroxide - Chondroitin Ointment for external use. So, to reduce the dosage of painkillers, improve the internal structure of cells and bone tissue, reduce the action of enzymes, increase the production of synovial fluid, that is, everything that is necessary for the normal functioning of the joints is promoted by the tablets “Chondroxide”, as well as analogues “Chondroxide” - Structum tablets and Chondroitin capsules.
Indications for the use of these drugs
Chondroxide ointment should be applied 2-3 times a day and continue treatment for 2-3 weeks. It is advisable to combine the ointment with tablets (2 tablets 2 times a day), since osteochondrosis affects the cartilaginous tissue of not one joint, but several, and when taken orally (internally), it is best supplied with useful substances. This course of treatment is used for 6 months with intervals of 1-2 weeks. For especially disturbing joints, you can additionally apply Chondroxide gel outside the course of treatment, analogues - Chondroxide Maximum 8%, Khonsurid, Arthrin preparations. The best effect can be achieved in conjunction with health gymnastics and exercise.
Contraindications for use, possible adverse reactions
The drug "Chondroxide", analogues of other companies that have chondroitin sulfate, have the following common side effects:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- allergic reactions.
The use of the drug for people is not recommended:
- having hypersensitivity or individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
- under the age of 18 years (no clinical trials have been conducted);
- during pregnancy or during breastfeeding;
- with a tendency to bleeding.
Other analogues of the drug “Chondroxide”
In addition to the Nizhpharm and Makiz Pharma companies that produce the Chondroxide therapeutic agent, analogues are made by the Russian association Sintez OJSC (Chondroitin and Mukosat), Sotex CJSC (Chondrogard), French pharmacologists (“ Structum ”), USA Unipharm (“ Arthra chondroitin ”capsules). An American drug costs about 800 rubles, French - about 1000 rubles. The Mukosat solution is slightly cheaper (500 rubles - 100 ml) of foreign drugs, it is available in ampoules of 100 ml, but almost 2 times more expensive than the Chondroxide preparation itself. Analogs are cheap, but no less effective - these are Khonsurid and Chondrolon solutions for intramuscular injection (70-80 rubles).
Precautionary measures
Using this kind of medication, you should avoid direct contact with the mucous membrane, open wounds and cuts. When combined with other drugs (anticoagulants, fibrinolytics), you need to be careful and check the blood coagulation indicators. It is not recommended to use them as an anesthetic for children. These drugs do not adversely affect the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.