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Teraflex - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (capsules, cream or ointment, m and the advance form) for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

Teraflex - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (capsules, cream or ointment, m and the advance form) for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Teraflex. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of experts on the use of Teraflex in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Teraflex in the presence of existing structural analogs. Use for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

 

Teraflex - a stimulant for the regeneration of cartilaginous tissue.

 

Glucosamine hydrochloride and Chondroitin sodium sulfate take part in the biosynthesis of connective tissue, helping to prevent cartilage destruction processes and stimulating tissue regeneration. The introduction of exogenous Glucosamine enhances the production of the cartilaginous matrix and provides non-specific protection against chemical damage to the cartilage. Another possible action of glucosamine is the protection of damaged cartilage from metabolic destruction caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticosteroids (GCS), as well as its own moderate anti-inflammatory effect.

 

Chondroitin sodium sulfate serves as an additional substrate for the formation of a healthy cartilage matrix. Stimulates the formation of hyaluronone, the synthesis of proteoglycans and collagen type 2, and also protects hyaluronone from enzymatic cleavage (by suppressing the activity of hyaluronidase); maintains the viscosity of the synovial fluid, stimulates mechanisms of cartilage repair and inhibits the activity of those enzymes (elastase, hyaluronidase) that break down the cartilage.In the treatment of osteoarthritis, it alleviates the symptoms of the disease and reduces the need for NSAIDs.

 

Composition

 

Glucosamine hydrochloride + chondroitin sodium sulfate + excipients.

 

Teraflex Advance additionally contains Ibuprofen.

 

Pharmacokinetics

 

Glucosamine sulfate

 

Bioavailability of glucosamine when ingested is 25% (due to the effect of "first passage" through the liver). After absorption, radiolabeled glucosamine is first detected in the plasma and later penetrates into the tissue. The highest concentrations are found in the liver, kidneys and articular cartilage. About 30% of the dose is persistently persistent in bone and muscle tissue. It is excreted mainly with urine in unchanged form, partly with feces.

 

Chondroitin sulfate

 

Bioavailability is about 12%. It is metabolized by desulfurization. It is excreted by the kidneys.

 

Indications

  • arthrosis of large joints;
  • osteochondrosis of the spine, accompanied by a moderate pain syndrome.

 

Forms of release

 

Capsules.

 

Cream for external use Teraflex M (sometimes mistakenly called ointment).

 

Capsules Teraflex Advance.

 

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

 

Capsules

 

Adults and children over 15 years of age during the first three weeks of the drug prescribed 1 capsule 3 times a day; in the following days - 1 capsule 2 times a day. Duration of treatment - 3-6 months. If necessary, it is possible to conduct repeated courses of treatment, the duration of which is set individually.

 

The drug is taken orally, regardless of food intake, with a small amount of water.

 

Cream

 

A strip of cream 2-3 cm long is applied to the skin over the lesion site 2-3 times a day and rubbed to a full suction.

 

Advance Capsules

 

Adults are prescribed 2 capsules 3 times a day after meals. Capsules are taken orally, with a small amount of water. Duration of admission without consulting a doctor should not exceed 3 weeks. Further use of the drug should be agreed with the doctor.

 

Side effect

  • pain in epigastrium;
  • flatulence;
  • diarrhea;
  • constipation;
  • dizziness;
  • headache;
  • drowsiness;
  • insomnia;
  • tachycardia;
  • peripheral edema;
  • pain in the legs;
  • allergic reactions.

 

Contraindications

  • severe renal failure;
  • pregnancy;
  • lactation period (breastfeeding);
  • age up to 15 years;
  • hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

 

Application in pregnancy and lactation

 

Clinical data on the effectiveness and safety of the use of Teraflex during pregnancy and during breastfeeding are absent.

 

special instructions

 

If there are side effects from the digestive system, the dose should be reduced 2 times, and in the absence of improvement - cancel the drug.

 

Teraflex can be used as part of a combination therapy with GCS and NSAIDs.

 

Drug Interactions

 

Increases the absorption of tetracyclines.

 

Reduces the effect of semisynthetic penicillins and chloramphenicol.

 

Chondroitin sulfate enhances the effect of anticoagulants.

 

Analogues of the drug Teraflex

 

Structural analogs for the active substance:

  • Arthra;
  • Artra MSM forte;
  • KONDRONOV;
  • Hondroflex.

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Reviews (39):
Guests
Shchukin
My excruciatings with arthrosis of both knee joints last for 5 years. What only did not try and injections of alflutop, and anti-inflammatory pills and injections that give temporary relief from problems, but the problem did not solve in principle.Yes, of course the sanatorium helps, but it needs a lot of money now. But teraflex Advance, which I was appointed orthopedist, when I was at his consultation, I really helped. With pain, I take an Advance (it contains an anti-inflammatory component of ibuprofen), and when the pains go to the transition to a conventional teraflex.

As a result, treatment, although long, as the drug should accumulate, but I go on a background of its reception is much better and almost do not limp, although this was a problem visible to others. And the sooner you start treatment with teraflex, the better, the less cartilage of the joint will be destroyed.
Guests
Galina
I tried to get teraflex from knee arthritis, but apparently it was too late. Relief was, but short-lived. And then the stomach problems started and I had to refuse taking the pills.
Guests
Tatyana
Does Teraflex help phalangeal osteoarthritis?
Administrators
admin
Tatyana, And is phalangeal arthrosis something different from the usual.Nothing, just the size of the joint. Therefore, the answer is yes, it helps, as much as from arthrosis of large joints.
Guests
Lyudmila
I have arthrosis of the hip joint. 2 weeks I take the drug. It seems, it helps. The pain has become dull, but has not yet passed, I think it will help!
Visitors
logoped1986
I have gonarthrosis of the knee joints of the 3rd degree. The doctor appointed teraflex. For three months of treatment, a good amount of money has swelled, but the result has surpassed all expectations - pain unbearable and the direction of prosthetics. With this diagnosis, the cartilage is not restored, so why do doctors prescribe this drug ?! To devastate a pension on pills or doctors are illiterate ?!
Guests
Alla
The joints of the hands are aching, my duodenal ulcer. Can I take teraflex or use ointment?
Administrators
admin
logoped1986, With the third degree still there is an opportunity to treat arthrosis conservatively. Although if the patient has a strong pain syndrome and a degree closer to the 4th, with only prosthetics helping,then you should not torture a person. So 2-3 degree still we treat with tablets, 3-4 degree - already we will prosthesis a joint.

And the drug is good, like any other quality chondroprotector. Only to begin treatment it costs while there is that to treat (the cartilage is not completely destroyed), then the positive effect will be.

Alla, With ulcer of the duodenum, the use of Teraflex is quite acceptable. There is no contraindication for this diagnosis. Ointment can also be used. Do not take a lot of packages at once, and then there will be little individual reaction, which is possible for any drug.
Guests
sig
Tried several times. Improvement happens, but it is too expensive. There are in fact analogies and a little cheaper, but they are probably unfamiliar to doctors. They do not mind our money.
Administrators
admin
Site visitor question PERONCHIC moved to the required section:
Thanks for the answer. And alflutope and teraflex can be with diabetes?

PERONCHIC, Teraflex is recommended to use with caution in diabetes, it means you can use it, but under the control of the sugar level.If there is any doubt, it is better to seek advice from an endocrinologist, since the severity of diabetes is different for each person.
Guests
Galina
After the diagnosis of Gonarthrosis of knee joints 2 degrees, the doctor appointed Arthur. After drinking less than 3 months, an allergy started. After 3 months began to drink Teraflex. The medicine was transferred without any side reactions. True, several physiotherapy procedures were performed simultaneously. I forgot about the pains! And I can even squat! I have a question: Do I need to repeat treatment after 3 months if my knees do not hurt?
Administrators
admin
Galina, Chondroprotectors, among them Teraflex, with arthrosis it is desirable to take courses, twice a year. The duration of the course of treatment is 1-3 months, depending on the severity of the disease and the degree of injury.
Guests
galena
I accept the third month. While I can not say anything bad, I would not jinx it. Just do not understand in 3-6 months - how much? I have coxarthrosis of both legs 3 degrees. And what should be a break after 3 months or after 6?
Administrators
admin
galena, For all this there is a doctor in charge, because we put the degrees of arthrosis as necessary and perform operations with a supposedly second degree to replace the joint, and with the third live life normally and adequately, the clinic of the process is important.

Given the high degree of development of arthrosis, for you the course of admission will tend to 6 months. Breaks are usually six months or less. You take a couple of years courses Teraflex and then you'll know about yourself when it's time. Usually, treatment courses should be held in spring and autumn at the beginning of these seasons, when the risk of exacerbation of chronic diseases, including joint diseases, is great.
Visitors
Raisa
Good afternoon. I have a question. The husband several years, once a year, in the spring on the prescription of the rheumatologist drank Tablets Teraflex for 3 months, Naise for a long time, in the spring there were severe pains in the hands, legs. Reception was from March to May inc. At the moment, there is no pain. Tell me please, do I need to start taking pills or wait for the pain to begin? The diagnosis is deforming arthrosis. Thank you.
Administrators
admin
Raisa, Teraflex should take it as usual, it is better if it is 2 times a year, and not one course per year as of now. This is a basic therapy with the chondroprotector, so that the disease does not progress. Nyz must be taken when there is severe inflammation and pain, without exacerbation it can not be taken.
Guests
Shevchenko
But I've been treated for three months with injections and powders, but there are no improvements. Can I now go to Teraflex? I have coxarthrosis of 2 tbsp. and this is my first course of treatment.
Administrators
admin
Shevchenko, Improvements from the use of chondroprotectors may not occur immediately. And if there is inflammation and pain in the joints, it is necessary anti-inflammatory therapy to extinguish this inflammatory process in the joints, and then maintain the current state of the course using chondroprotectors.
Guests
sagilium
To me have diagnosed 2-sided gonarthrosis on the right 3 items, at the left 2 tbsp.Whether teraflex will help or assist and whether it is possible to do without operation?
Administrators
admin
sagiliumIf the cartilage is still preserved, then the use of chondroprotectors, which includes Teraflex, is shown as an element of basic therapy. This will help to preserve the remains of cartilage and inhibit the development of chondrodestructive processes (standard therapy of such diseases). This can postpone the operation or even do without it in principle. At you most likely the cartilage still is available, I judge about it on degrees of an arthrosis, so application of a preparation is shown.
Guests
genre
More than 5 years have diagnosed osteochondrosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as arthrosis and spondylosis. The pains were seasonal and helped with injections, ointments, and physiotherapy. Now a constant aching pain. MRI showed a hernia of 0.5 mm. The doctor said to drink teraflex courses and engage in special gymnastics and walking. Well, something bad helps, but I stop doing gymnastics pain intensifies.
Guests
sergei reemisin
I have arthrosis of the lumbosacral section on the right side.Can I take teraflex?
Administrators
admin
sergei reemisin, Teraflex is the drug of choice among chondroprotectors for arthrosis, including the lumbosacral spine. You can take this medicine if it is prescribed by your doctor.
Guests
Annan
It seems that the manufacturer has changed its teraflex, or there have been a lot of fakes. I used to drink it and help, but now I do not drink any effect. The doctor said - he says, now everyone turns to injections, and I can not stand jabs, I can not decide on treatment.
Guests
Alexey Nesterov
Dear admin. Question to you. You wrote that if there is inflammation in the joint, then first you need to extinguish this inflammation, and then maintain chondroprotectors. The question itself, how do I know if I have inflammation in the joints or not? At me an arthrosis tbz an initial stage.
Administrators
admin
Alexey Nesterov, Symptoms of the acute stage of joint inflammation are pain, an increase in skin temperature near the affected joint, stiff joint stiffness. Chondroprotectors can be started at the same time with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, they combine well.
Guests
Alexey Nesterov
Thank you for your reply!
Guests
LYUBOV YAKOVLEVNA
To me of 60 years, 12 years ago at me the intervertebral hernia in a lumbosacral department has been removed. At the moment there are two protrusions in this place and two more in the cervical section. Now I put 20 pcs. alflutop. Tell me, please, what is better teraflex or artra?
Administrators
admin
LYUBOV YAKOVLEVNA, I would say the drugs are equivalent in the treatment of chondrodestructive diseases. I trust Arthur more, but Teraflex is not bad either.
Guests
Lyudmila
Accepted Teraflex capsules, then a course of 30 injections of Mukosata. Improvement was felt after 20 injections. Upon termination of a course has noticed, that the problem tooth has ceased to swing. In the autumn I took a 6-month course of Artra. Now, at 71, I run down the stairs freely.About the operation the doctor no longer recalls.
Guests
Aina
Teraflex helps, but as soon as you stop taking it, the joint hurts again.
Guests
Alexey Yezhov
Alexey Yezhov, Moved your question to the drug Arthra, where it is more appropriate.
admin
Guests
Galina
Take the advice after eating, the duration of the reception for at least six months. Otherwise, the positive symptomatology will be insignificant and the effectiveness will be short. Buy the drug in a large package of 200 capsules and save on money, although they do not save on health, as they say health in the pharmacy can not be bought.
Guests
Tatyana
She took Teraflex 6 months. I have osteoarthritis of the knee joint and coxarthrosis of the hip joint. Pain and other symptoms do not bother.
Administrators
admin
Question of the visitor of the site ксюша moved to the correct area:
And, what about teraflex tablets with chest spondylosis?
ксюшаIt is believed that chondroprotectors, including Teraflex, can help alleviate the condition of patients with spondylosis. True osteophytes are unlikely to be removed, but to maintain a normal turgor of surviving intervertebral discs, you can try taking this medicine.
Guests
Gulden
When a herniated vertebra was prescribed teraflex, drink was said 3 months, the baby was 6 months old, on the GW. How to be?
Administrators
admin
The visitor question of the Directory Oleg81 moved to the required section:
Good afternoon. I want to drink Teraflex for 1 tab. 3 times a day. How it is better to drink: before eating, after eating?
Oleg81, The instruction is an indication of taking Teraflex regardless of food intake, but I advise patients to take this chondroprotector during meals or immediately after eating, squeezed with enough water.
Administrators
admin
Gulden, The effects of Teraflex during breastfeeding are unknown, so three options are possible. Risk and accept now, continuing to breastfeed. Take the drug and stop breastfeeding (go to the mixture).Wait until the end of breastfeeding (usually by the year of birth complete this process) and start taking Teraflex. All the same, the chondroprotectors of the medicine are not of quick action and there is no special urgency in their admission. Further tactics can be discussed with your doctor.
Guests
Tatyana
I take teraflex only 2 weeks, I felt discomfort in the stomach.

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