The homeopathic preparation “Artrofon” is a tablet taken orally or absorbable, containing unique compounds. Thanks to them, it is not only a noticeable anti-inflammatory effect, but also develops its own immunity, which is aimed at weakening painful changes.
The main area of use is the pathology of the musculoskeletal system with or without pain syndrome. The drug can be combined with any means, including analgesics and NSAIDs.
The composition of "Artrofoona"
Tablets for oral administration and resorption contain three milligrams of the main active ingredient - purified affinity-purified protein, which is an antibody to the tumor necrosis factor. In addition, they contain a complex of additional substances that are inactive compounds. They serve to form tablets and maintain the stability of the active component: microcrystalline cellulose, milk sugar (lactose), magnesium stearate. What is the price of Artrofoon? About it further.
Pharmacological signs
The product passed clinical trials, due to which its properties were determined, such as:
- the formation of the body's ability to develop immunity to tumor necrosis alpha;
- analgesic effect due to the blocking of the tubules of calcium;
- pronounced anti-inflammatory effect due to the suppression of specific mediators.
Of particular value is the property, due to which the Arthrofon tablets for joints reduce the activity of mediators that are formed during systemic inflammatory and degenerative diseases. These compounds can attack foreign organs, including the lungs, liver, and kidneys. As a result of this action, the drug almost completely eliminates the likelihood of various complications that are characteristic of most pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
The drug has a half-life of 11-12 hours. The main active ingredient is absorbed by the body by almost 100%, and therefore the products of its half-life can sometimes not be found in urine and excrement.
Reviews about "Artrofone" are mostly positive.
Indications for use
The homeopathic preparation “Artrofon” is prescribed for inflammation in the joints, regardless of the type of tissue that has undergone painful changes:
- with rheumatoid arthritis;
- with spondylarthrosis and osteoarthritis;
- with osteochondrosis;
- traumatic consequences (sprains, dislocations and fractures).
Indications for the use of "Artrofoona" are indicated in the instructions. Tablets can be taken during exacerbations, as well as remissions. The drug goes well with other drugs for oral use (including anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs, chondroprotectors and analgesics), since it almost does not interact with them.
Release form
The drug is made in the form of white flat tablets of a creamy shade or without it, with chamfers and risk. On one side there is an inscription with the name of the manufacturer, on the other - the name of the drug in Latin letters.
Tablets are packed in polymeric packages of 50, 100 or 75 pieces and in cardboard boxes or in contour packs of 20 pieces each, placed in cardboard packages of one, two or five pieces.
Dosage and administration features
The drug "Artrofoon" should be taken twice a day: immediately after the patient’s awakening and before bedtime. It is not necessary to swallow whole tablets, chew and drink them. They are kept in the mouth until they dissolve completely. The duration of the treatment course is at least six months or more.
If pathology is accompanied by a running process of inflammation of the tissues of the joints, it is advisable to double the number of uses during the day, but only in the first ten to fifteen days. In the acute nature of the disease, treatment with Artrofon can be combined with the use of other drugs with a more pronounced analgesic effect. As the condition stabilizes, the dosage is halved, and the number of doses throughout the day decreases again.
At the end of the first week, the homeopathic preparation “Artrofoon” can cause a moderate increase in symptoms of pathology. This should not be a reason for refusing the drug or increasing dosages.
Use during pregnancy
There is no information about the negative effect of tablets on the course of pregnancy and on the fetus itself. However, if the drug is prescribed to women who have a baby, it is advisable to consider the possible risks.
It is necessary to take into account, among other things, the patient’s current state of health. Often, some deviations signal the presence of serious pathologies.
Consider the contraindications to "Artrofon."
Contraindications and side symptoms
Despite the fact that the homeopathic remedy "Artrofoon" is very effective, it almost does not have any contraindications and the appearance of undesirable effects. Due to the lactose content in the tablets, they should not be consumed with:
- galactose malabsorption syndrome;
- congenital galactosemia;
- congenital lactase deficiency, as well as a deficiency of other enzymes that break down milk sugars.
Due to the fact that there is no information about the clinical trials of the drug in juvenile patients, its administration is not allowed to persons whose age is not equal to eighteen years. Very carefully, "Artrofoon" is prescribed to patients with individual intolerance to various components that appear in the composition of the drug. Reviews about the "Artrofone" consider below.
Overdose
Cases of overdose by "Artrofon" are rarely mentioned in clinical practice, but uncontrolled use in excessive doses can cause digestive upsets. Such phenomena are in no way associated with the influence of active substances on the body. Most often, side effects of "Artrofoon" are stabilizing pill ingredients.
Holidays from pharmacies and storage features
The drug is included in the list of medicines that are sold at the pharmacy without a prescription. It is advisable to store it in dry rooms, where the temperature ranges from 18 to 25 degrees, not more than three years. When the expiration date expires, the tablets should be disposed of simultaneously with household waste.
Analogues of the drug
There are currently no such analogues, which almost completely correspond to Arthrofoon in terms of their chemical composition. A similar pharmacological effect is exerted by other drugs that replace this drug: Nizalid, Zinaxin, Repisan, Micro Labs Limited. We will describe some of them.
- Micro Labs Limited is manufactured in India. Cost - from 30 to 50 rubles.
This tool is one of the anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs with such an active ingredient as nimesulide. It is effective in cramping and pain in joints and muscles. Tablets should be taken every day for two weeks, two tablets per day.
Advantages: low cost.
Disadvantages: it is forbidden to use for the treatment of children. Also, you can not use nursing mothers and pregnant women.
- Repisan is produced in Austria. The price is 200-280 rubles.
This is a homeopathic medicine in the form of drops. It has a pronounced regeneration effect, is useful in the presence of degenerative changes in the musculoskeletal system. In Repissan there are extracts from the root, calendula and arnica. It is advisable to take the drops three times a day: for adults - ten drops, for patients from a year to twelve - five drops.
Advantages: natural composition, ease of use.
Disadvantages: a side effect as a weakening of taste and smell.
- Zinaxin. It is made in Denmark. The cost reaches 530 rubles. The drug is complex in nature with an anti-inflammatory effect based on medicinal plants. To achieve a beneficial effect, it is advisable to take 1-2 capsules per day, which is determined by the degree of joint damage.
Advantages: the possibility of using the drug for diabetes.
Disadvantages: a high probability of an allergic reaction to the composition.
Reviews about "Artrofone"
Reviews about the drug are quite controversial. Some patients say that he has been helping them for many years. Joint pathologies are sometimes difficult to treat, and this drug has become an indispensable tool in the fight against painful symptoms. However, he is taken courses lasting several months.
However, there are many negative reviews about Arthrofone. It is said that its effect is not persistent. In some cases, after the first dose, patients became unwell. Nausea, dizziness, severe weakness appeared. At night, this condition is further exacerbated.
After stopping the drug, the pain often returns. That is why people think that homeopathy is a waste of finance. By the way, the price of "Artrofoon" is about 300 rubles.