Wear of cartilage in mature and elderly age is caused by a decrease in the production of chondroitin, a substance formed in cartilage. This substance is necessary to ensure the strength of the ligaments, depreciation of the joints, their nutrition and recovery. Therefore, to maintain health, it is recommended to take the complex chondroitin. The drug is recommended for patients suffering from spinal diseases, patients with osteochondrosis who have undergone fractures. Artificially synthesized substance is able to combat the basic problems of the musculoskeletal system and prevent the appearance of trauma.
The composition of the complex Glucosamine Chondroitin
The medicine is sold in capsules, it does not have a tablet form. The main components of the drug are such substances:
- Glucosamine, necessary for the production of hyaluron, involved in the creation of cartilaginous tissues and ensuring the normal deposition of calcium.
- Chondroitin is a polysaccharide, which is contained in the cartilage, plays the role of lubricant for the joints.
The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin in the complex makes the composition more efficient, and the normalization of the state is even more rapid.
The auxiliary components include:
- aerosil;
- magnesium stearate;
- polyvinylpyrolidone;
- sodium croscarmellose;
- sodium starch glycollate.
How does the glucosamine chondroitin complex work in capsules?
The drug is endowed with a chondroprotective property. He participates in the process of regeneration of ligaments and cartilaginous tissues, promotes the synthesis of hyaluron and prevents its decay. Due to the anesthetic effect of the complex in the treatment of pathology of the musculoskeletal system, it is possible to reduce the dose of analgesics . The greatest effect is achieved three hours after taking the chondroitin-complex tablets.
It is forbidden to treat the complex with children under the age of fifteen, patients with kidney dysfunction and impaired blood circulation. In addition, do not recommend taking the medicine pregnant and lactating.
How to take chondroitin complex?
According to the instruction, the capsules should be swallowed, washed down with the right amount of water. Chewing is not allowed. The drug should be taken about half an hour before a meal.
Usually, adults and children who have reached the age of fifteen, need to drink one piece twice a day for twenty days. Then the dose can be reduced to one piece. Usually this treatment lasts about two months, but to consolidate the result it is advised to extend the course to six months.
Duration of therapy and exact dosage is determined only by a doctor. When taking high doses of the drug may increase the severity of side effects. In this case, you need to see the doctor.
Analogues of the chondroitin complex
Independent selection of another drug is dangerous, therefore, before you replace the prescription, you should consult a doctor. To drugs with a similar composition and mechanism of action are:
- Movex.
- Protekon
- Teraflex.
Complex Glucosamine Chondroitin has such a similar in composition analogue, as Arthron Triaciv Fort, manufactured in the form of tablets. Another similar product is the Arthron complex. It is used for problems with the spine, prevention and treatment of joint diseases and in the recovery period after fractures and surgeries.
Depending on the desired effect, the chondroprotector can be replaced by such means:
- Zelid plus - an anti-inflammatory and anesthetic drug;
- Osteoarthritis is distinguished by its lack of chondroitin.