The drug "Chondroxide": analogs, their general indications and contraindications to the use, form of release and price

Joints are complex joints of our body, without which man could not move and move. So that the bones are not deformed and not erased during the movement, they are enclosed in a dense shell of hyaline cartilage. Why are their diseases dangerous?

Why is it important to have healthy joints?

Loads, age, injuries inevitably destroy the membrane and our joints, despite the good regenerative properties of the cartilage. First, minor 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 insignificant movement, accompanied by a dry and rough crunch, muscle spasms. Gradually, the frequency of these rather unpleasant sensations becomes so much faster and more intense that you need to consult a specialist, but it may be too late. Diseases of the joints - arthritis or arthrosis - sometimes develop so much in the body that they can lead to complete destruction of the joints and, as a consequence, to the operating table and subsequent long-term costly rehabilitation. To prevent these irreversible effects it is possible, and it is desirable to combat the symptoms and causes of the disease at an early stage. In our article we will consider the preparation "Chondroxide", analogs of this drug, including very inexpensive ones.

The effectiveness of this agent 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 cartilaginous tissue remains damaged. Help with treatment can only remedies that improve metabolism and recovery processes. All these are medicinal preparations containing in their composition a substance that generates intraarticular fluid and retains water in the cartilage structure - chondroitin sulfate. On its basis, the company "Nizhpharm" produces the drug "Hondroksid", analogues of which were produced today and other Russian pharmaceutical companies, as well as foreign "Pierre Fabre Medication 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 the "Chondroxide Gel" remedy, as well as the "Chondroxide" analogue - "Chondroitin" ointment for external use. Thus, reducing the dosage of analgesic drugs, improving the internal structure of cells and bone tissue, reducing the effect of enzymes, increasing the production of synovial fluid, ie, all that is necessary for the normal operation of joints, contribute tablets "Chondroxide", as well as analogues "Chondroxide" - tablets "Structum" and capsules "Chondroitin".

Indications for the use of these drugs

Ointment "Chondroxide" should be applied 2-3 times a day and continue treatment for 2-3 weeks. Combine the ointment is desirable with tablets (2 tablets 2 times a day), since in osteochondrosis cartilage tissue of not one joint suffers, but several, and when taken orally (internally), it is best supplied with useful substances. This course of treatment is applied for 6 months with interruptions for 1-2 weeks. For particularly worried joints, it is possible to additionally apply the gel "Chondroxide", analogues - preparations "Chondroxide Maximum 8%", "Honsurid", "Arthrin". The best effect can be achieved together with health gymnastics and physical exercises.

Contraindications, possible side reactions

The drug "Chondroxide", analogues of other companies that have chondroitin sulfate, have the following common side effects:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• Allergic reactions.

It is not recommended to use the drug for people:

• Hypersensitivity or individual intolerance of the drug components;
• Under the age of 18 years (no clinical trials have been conducted);
• During pregnancy or during breastfeeding;
• With a tendency to bleeding.

Other analogs of the preparation "Chondroxide"

In addition to the companies Nizhpharm and Makiz Pharma, which manufacture the Hondrokside remedy, the analogues are made by the Russian association Sintez (Chondroitin and Mukosat), Soteks (Hondroguard), French pharmacologists (" Structum "), USA Unipharm (" Artra chondroitin "in capsules). The American drug costs about 800 rubles, the French - about 1000 rubles. Mukosat solution is slightly cheaper (500 rubles - 100 ml) of foreign drugs, it is produced in ampoules of 100 ml, but almost 2 times more expensive than the drug "Hondroksid." Analogues are cheap, but not less effective - they are solutions of "Khonsurid" and "Khondrolon" for intramuscular injection (70-80 rubles).

Precautionary measures

Using such medicines, one should avoid their direct contact with the mucous membrane, open wounds and cuts. When combined with other drugs (anticoagulants, fibrinolytics), you need to be more careful and check the blood coagulability. It is not recommended to use them and as an anesthetic for children. These drugs do not adversely affect the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.