Diseases of the joints are very common, and lately, not only the elderly, but also young people are increasingly suffering from joint diseases. The cause of many of these pathologies are degenerative-dystrophic changes in the cartilaginous tissue of the peripheral and vertebral joints, which performs a supporting function, provides joint mobility, and protects bone tissue from destruction.
One of the most popular modern medicines that can fight the destruction of cartilage and provide recovery processes in them, is Teraflex. This drug is produced in a local form - cream Teraflex M, and also in two system capsules - Teraflex and Teraflex Advance. Let's consider, whether there are analogues at preparation Terafleks for joints.
Analogue medication Teraflex
Capsules Teraflex have a complex composition, based on two active components:
- glucosamine hydrochloride (the content in each capsule is 500 mg);
- chondroitin sodium sulfate (the content in each capsule is 400 mg).
These substances are integral components of the cartilaginous tissue, with the deficit of which the normal course of the processes of biosynthesis and restoration in the cartilage of the joints is impossible. When glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate enter the body from the outside, they are well absorbed and contribute to the following:
- renewal of cartilaginous tissue;
- elimination of inflammatory processes in the joints;
- reduction of pain syndromes;
- improvement of mobility of joints, etc.
In the pharmaceutical market, there are many analogues of tablets (capsules) Teraflex, also presented in a dosage form for oral administration. In addition to the fact that all these products are produced by different manufacturers, they can also differ in the quantitative content of basic substances, as well as in the list of auxiliary components. In addition, some of them contain additional active substances. Let's list several analog preparations with the indication of active components in them:
- Doppelgerz active Glucosamine + Chondroitin (glucosamine 750 mg, chondroitin 100 mg);
- Chondroflex (glucosamine 250 mg, chondroitin 200 mg);
- Arthra (glucosamine - 500 mg, chondroitin - 500 mg);
- Arthra MSM forte (glucosamine - 500 mg, chondroitin - 400 mg, methylsulfonylmethane - 300 mg, sodium hyaluronate-10 mg);
- Arthrocin (glucosamine - 150 mg, chondroitin - 200 mg, dihydroquercetin - 10 mg, vitamin E - 5 mg, vitamin C - 5 mg, plant extracts of the willow bark of the willow, field horsetail, dandelion roots);
- KONDRONOV (glucosamine 250 mg, chondroitin 200 mg).
Analogues Teraflex Advance
Capsules Teraflex Advance differ from the usual capsules Teraflex in that, in addition to glucosamine and chondroitin, which are contained in them in an amount of 250 and 200 mg respectively, they contain the substance ibuprofen in an amount of 100 mg. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that promotes the rapid removal of inflammatory processes and the alleviation of pain. As a rule, this form is prescribed in the period of exacerbation of the disease with severe pain.
As for the analogues and substitutes for capsules Teraflex Advance, there are no such drugs that simultaneously contain all three active substances.
Analogues of the ointment Teraflex M
Ointment (cream) for external use Teraflex M contains four active components:
- glucosamine hydrochloride (0.3% of the formulation);
- chondroitin sulfate (0.8% of the formulation);
- camphor;
- peppermint oil .
A similar preparation can be named gel-balm Sustavit, containing both glucosamine and chondroitin, as well as other components - collagen, sapelnik, comfrey, sea buckthorn oil.