Healthy joints largely determine the overallcondition, endurance, ability to work and the mood of a person. For people of age, professional athletes and those who have serious problems with the musculoskeletal system, it is important to take medications and use medicines that maintain the normal condition of the joints and prevent their deformation. One such drug is "chondroitin" (gel). In this article, we will examine the main components that make up this drug, the principle of their action on the joints, as well as indications for the use of this gel.
"Chondroitin" (gel) is available in the form of 5% emulsifier, intended exclusively for outdoor use. The gel is homogeneous, has a white color, can exude a specific odor.
The main active substance of the gel is chondroitin sulfate (5 g) - mucopolysaccharide, which is extracted from the articular tissues (mostly cartilaginous) of cattle.
In addition to chondroitin sulfate, Chondroitin (gel) contains the following auxiliary substances:
The main active component of the gel is chondroitin sulfate. This unique component has a number of medicinal properties that effectively fight inflammation and connective tissue disease:
Gel aids are also endowed with certain restorative and protective functions:
Due to its pharmacological properties,"Chondroitin" (gel), the instruction on which application will be considered further, is recommended for systematic use with the following problems and diseases:
According to the official instructions to the gel, it should be applied lightly to the skin near and above the lesion.
Like any other drug,gel-balm with chondroitin can have side effects. In rare cases, after using the gel, an allergic reaction may occur. But this phenomenon is observed only in people with increased sensitivity to the main active substance - chondroitin sulfate.
During pregnancy and lactation, the drugUse only as directed by the doctor. At the moment, clinical studies, the results of which could disprove the negative effect of the drug on the fetus or establish its concentration in breast milk, are absent.
The price of this drug may vary depending on the manufacturer, the volume of the tube and the mark-up of the pharmacies. On average, it ranges from 150 to 480 rubles.
Negative feedback on this gel is very small.Patients note as one of the benefits of the gel its consistency, thanks to which the substance is very quickly absorbed, and after application does not leave greasy and sticky traces on the skin. "Chondroitin" does not spoil clothes and leaves no traces behind.
Judging by the reviews, some have found "Chondroitin" andslightly different application - cosmetic. You can find information that this gel, when applied regularly to the nails, strengthens and protects them from delamination. But since we are considering the medicinal properties of this drug, we will not elaborate on the cosmetic application of the gel.
After using this drug many noticed,that to alleviate the pain in the joints and spine, "Chondroitin" (gel) should be used for quite a long time. A more rapid effect can be achieved by combining the gel with the reception of the chondroitin tablets.
For this reason, for various joint diseases, the use of the gel "Chondroitin" is most often recommended as an auxiliary therapy in parallel with the appointment of tablets and injections.
Medicinal preparations for external use,the main active ingredient of which is chondroitin sulfate, are manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies. All have the same principle of action as the "Chondroitin" gel, but may differ in the volume of the tuba, the name and the additional components that make up their composition. Next, we briefly consider several of these drugs.
Medication "HCH" - glucosamine chondroitin gel is a universal drug that contains glucosamine in addition to chondroitin sulfate.
Based on these properties, this gel is recommended for use with the following problems:
The drug "HCH" is produced in a tube 50 ml, and its average cost is 150 rubles.
Domestic producer offers one moregel - "Gel 911 with chondroitin". In addition to chondroitin, it includes glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamins B6 and B12, menthol, camphor and essential oils (juniper, thyme, eucalyptus, fir and rosemary).
Due to its composition, this gel has the following medicinal effect:
This drug is recommended as an auxiliary therapy for a number of diseases:
This gel is produced in aluminum tubes of 100 ml, its average cost is 150 rubles.
Manufacturers can change and improve the compositionproduced by them gels on the basis of chondroitin. In pharmacies, you can find this drug with various useful additives, among which most commonly used are:
All components have an additional therapeuticproperty that is indicated in the instructions for the drugs. Despite the fact that virtually all ointments based on chondroitin are sold in free access without a prescription, it is advisable to consult with your doctor before using them.
