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- Latin name: Chondroxide Forte
- ATC code: M02AH10
- Active substance: Chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitini sulfas) and Meloxicam (Meloxicam)
- Manufacturer: Nizhpharm, Russia
- Composition
- Product form
- Pharmacological action
- Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Side effects
- Instructions for use Chondroxide Forte (method and dosage)
- Overdose
- Cooperation
- Terms of sale
- Storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Cautions
- Analogs
- Babies
- During pregnancy (and lactation)
- Reviews
- Price, where to buy
Composition
In 1 g of cream contains Chondroitin 50 mg as sulphate form meloxicam 10 mg; as auxiliaries dimethyl sulfoxide , Tsetostearat macrogol, propylene glycol, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, petroleum jelly, sodium bisulfite, imidomochevina, purified water.
Product form
The cream, which is applied topically, in aluminum or plastic tubes of various sizes - from 10 to 100 grams.
Pharmacological action
The drug has a combined effect: inhibits the development of osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis , Analgesic, increases joint mobility, reduce inflammation and swelling in the joints. The components of the cream are mutually potentiating the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Chondroitin sulfate improves the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the cartilage tissue, inhibits enzymes that cause cartilage damage, improves the production of glycosaminoglycans, regenerates cartilage surface of joints, restores cartilage, which reduces joint pain and increases range of motion.
Meloxicam - NSAID - provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, has no effect on cartilage.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics are not represented.
Indications
Use in treatment osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis , As well as other lesions of the joints with pain.
Contraindications
- damage to the skin at the site of application;
- Hypersensitivity to the composition, and other NSAIDs;
- children under 12 years.
In the case of impaired hepatic or renal function, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, blood diseases, and the elderly are used carefully.
Side effects
Allergies in the form of skin rashes and itching.
Instructions for use Chondroxide Forte (method and dosage)
The preparation for external application. Apply a strip of ointment up to 5 cm (depending on the size of the hearth pain) 2 to 3 times a day, gently rubbing. Guide recommends wash your hands well after application. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the lesion.
Not recommended for use for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.
Overdose
Do not observed.
Cooperation
Not described.
Terms of sale
Over the counter.
Storage conditions
Store in a place protected from children and observing the temperature to 20 ° C.
Shelf life
2 years
Cautions
Do not apply to wounds, damaged areas of the skin, mucous membranes.
If necessary, use with other anti-inflammatory drugs should consult a doctor.
Analogs
Analogues of the composition has not. If necessary, replacement requires the use of two different preparations containing meloxicam ( Movalis ) And Chondroitin ( Chondroxide ).
Babies
Contraindications to 12 years.
During pregnancy and lactation
Contraindicated.
Reviews for Forte Chondroxide
There are numerous reviews in the ointment, which is marked as a good effect when osteochondrosis back And when arthrosis . The advantage is the combination of the analgesic effect and the reducing effect on cartilage due to the presence of chondroitin. Many also considered positive the absence of any odor of ointment.
It is worth noting that in other countries under the same name registered with other forms of drug release - capsules and tablets. Also, the drug is different in composition. For example, in Ukraine there Chondroxide forte tablets which contain chondroitin, glucosamine, and phospholipids Vitamin E And capsules sold in Kazakhstan.
Price Chondroxide Forte, where to buy
Price ointment in Russia ranges from 272 to 309 rubles. In Moscow, the cream can be bought from 262 rubles.
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