"Chondrosamine": instructions for use and reviews

The most common pathology of the joints, affecting the articular cartilage and located in the immediate vicinity of the bone, is called osteoarthrosis. The most characteristic symptomatology of this disease is pain sensations and a gradual decrease in the joint function. These manifestations entail a significant deterioration in the quality of human life.

Until quite recently the whole complex of measures that could be applied to alleviate the patient's condition consisted in the prescription of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs by the doctor, which did not have any positive effect on the metabolic processes in the cartilaginous tissues.

Today the pharmaceutical market is ready to offer its consumers a whole list of medicines, chondroprotectors. These drugs are natural components of cartilage tissue and are designed for long-term use. One of these drugs is "Chondrosamine". The instructions for use contain detailed information about the medicament, its area of influence, properties and expected effect.

Composition of the medicinal product

Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride are the main active ingredients of the drug "chondrosamine".

The first component is contained in a volume of 20 mg, the second - 250 mg. If it is a question of the medicine "Chondrosamine NEO", the instruction informs the consumers about the presence as a component of ibuprofen in the amount of 100 mg.

As additional ingredients included in the preparation, the manufacturer declares the presence of crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Pharmacodynamics

The tandem of the main active components of "Chondrosamine" takes part in the biosynthesis of connective tissues. The result is blocking the processes of cartilage destruction and stimulating the regeneration of cartilaginous tissues. As a result, painful sensations become less intense, joint inflammatory processes decrease, their mobility increases.

Chondroitin influences phosphoric-calcium metabolism in cartilaginous tissues, suppresses calcium leaching and inhibits destructive processes, stimulates the regeneration of bone tissues. Glucosamine stimulates the synthesis of substances, which are a kind of building material, from which articular membranes, cartilaginous tissues and intraarticular fluid are subsequently created. Protection from chemical damage, including those caused by prolonged use of NSAIDs and SCS, is also one of the functions of glucosamine, which is part of the drug "Chondrosamine." The experts' comments inform about its effective anti-inflammatory effect. Systematic use of the drug can slow the development of degenerative processes leading to negative changes in the joints, spine and adjacent to it soft tissues.

Thus, "Chondrosamine" (the instruction confirms this information) makes it possible to significantly reduce the dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken by patients.

Application area

Usually, "Chondrosamine" instructions for use recommend that patients from 15 years of age should be admitted as one of the components of the complex for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. However, this is not the only area of application of this medication. The drug can be used for any conditions in the process of which there are changes in cartilaginous tissues, which are degenerative-dystrophic.

"Chondrosamine" instruction can be used for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, for osteochondrosis and spondylosis, for parodontopathy and humeropathy periarthritis, for degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine, and for fractures (to stimulate the formation of bone callus).

Scheme of application and dosage

Tablets "Chondrosamine" instruction regulates to admission to patients from 15 years of age in a dosage of 2 pieces at a frequency of 2-4 times during the day. The drug should be washed down with a small amount of liquid (preferably water).

A month after the start of the course of therapy, it is possible to reduce the dosage to 2 tablets or capsules 1-2 times a day. The optimal, minimum effective dose should be chosen by the attending doctor.

Usually the course of treatment is from one and a half to three months. A stable positive effect is usually achieved by taking "Chondrosamine" for at least six months.

"Chondrosamine NEO" instructions for use regulate to reception according to the same scheme and in the same doses as "Hondrosamine". Without consulting a doctor, it is unacceptable to take the drug for more than 3 weeks.

Contraindications

As with any medicine, there are contraindications for the use of the medication "Hondrosamine". Instruction, reviews and recommendations of medical specialists forbid the use of this drug for those who have an history of information on individual hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug, to acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs.

The reason for refusing to use is the presence of phenylketonuria in the patient, serious abnormalities in kidney function, hemophilia (and other abnormalities in the blood clotting system, hypocoagulation, etc.).

"Chondrosamine NEO" is not prescribed for people suffering from any erosive and ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhagic diathesis, LCD bleeding, intracranial hemorrhages.

Contraindications for the use of "chondrosamine" are pregnancy, lactation period, age up to 15 years.

Exceeding the permissible dose

To date, cases of overdose have not been described. If, for some reason, an unacceptably high dose of the medication "Chondrosamine" is still taken, the instruction recommends that the stomach be washed and symptomatically treated according to the patient's condition.

Possible side effects

The development of side effects is possible with an overdose or in the presence of individual hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug "Chondrosamine". The instruction informs, that in such cases disturbances of functioning GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, allergic reactions to a skin, giddinesses can develop.

As for "Chondrozamine NEO", there may be much more side effects due to the presence of ibuprofen in the medicament. Negative manifestations can manifest themselves from different body systems (digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, hematopoietic and coagulation systems), it is possible to develop skin allergic reactions, change laboratory indicators.

If one more form of the drug "Chondrosamine" is used - ointment - the instruction informs consumers that skin allergic reactions, itching, and hyperemia may develop as side effects. If such an effect occurs, it is necessary to stop treatment and conduct desensitizing therapy.

What should I look for?

It is inadmissible to exceed the dose recommended by the doctor and increase the duration of the medication independently. With a parallel intake, the absorption of tetracyclines from the digestive tract increases, penicillins and chloramphenicol decrease. The drug is compatible with other NSAIDs, so if you need a long-term intake of additional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, you should give preference to "chondrozamine", as it does not contain ibuprofen in its composition (in contrast to "Chondrosamine NEO").

"Chondrosamine" in no way affects the ability to drive vehicles and perform work that requires increased attention and speed of psychomotor reactions. But patients taking "Khonrozamin NEO" should refrain from these activities.

Patient's opinion

Like any medication, "Chondrosamine" has both positive and negative feedback from consumers. For most patients, the medication was useful and helped to cope with acute pain. In addition, the drug is affordable. In general, the same reaction in patients and on "Chondrosamine NEO". Instruction, feedback from consumers and health workers characterize it as an effective tool.

However, there is also a group of patients who spoke about the drug in a negative way. People began to develop side effects in the gastrointestinal tract, skin reactions appeared. It should be noted that they spoke more about the drug "Chondrosamine NEO". It is highly likely that this is due to the presence of ibuprofen in the formulation.

In any case, patients who are satisfied with the results of treatment are significantly more. And if you have any negative effects, you should contact the doctor to adjust the dose or replace the medication with some other. Fortunately, analogues of "Chondrosamine" is enough.