Structum - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and form of release (capsules or tablets 500 mg) drugs 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 Structum. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Structum in their practice are presented. 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 Structum in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of arthrosis and osteochondrosis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Structum - affects the metabolic processes in the hyaline and fibrous cartilage, reduces degenerative processes in the cartilaginous tissue of the joints, stimulates the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Slows the resorption of bone tissue and reduces calcium loss, accelerates the recovery of bone tissue. With the use of the drug, Structum decreases soreness and improves the mobility of the affected joints. The therapeutic effect persists for a long time after the termination of the course of therapy.

Composition

Chondroitin sodium sulfate + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

After taking the drug inside more than 70% of Chondroitin sulfate is absorbed from the digestive tract. Bioavailability of the drug is 13%. Chondroitin sulfate accumulates in the synovial fluid. It is excreted by the kidneys.

Indications

• osteoarthritis (arthrosis);
• intervertebral osteochondrosis.

Forms of release

Capsules 500 mg (sometimes mistakenly called pills).

There are no other medicinal forms, such as injections in ampoules for injection,.

Instructions for use and reception scheme

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older are prescribed a dose of 1 g per day - 500 mg 2 times a day.The recommended duration of the initial course of treatment is 6 months. The therapeutic effect of the drug persists for 3-5 months after its withdrawal, depending on the location and stage of the disease. If necessary, it is possible to conduct repeated courses of treatment, the duration of which is set individually.

Capsules are taken orally by washing with water.

Side effect

• nausea, vomiting;
• hives;
• erythema;
• itching.

Contraindications

• children under 15 years of age (due to lack of accurate data);
• hypersensitivity to the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Structum is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) because of the lack of sufficient clinical data.

special instructions

With caution appoint a drug for bleeding or a tendency to bleeding.

Drug Interactions

When used simultaneously with the drug Structum, the effect of indirect anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents and fibrinolytics may be increased.

Analogues of the drug Structum

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Artra Chondroitin;
• Artradol;
• Arthrin;
• Kartilag Vitrum;
• Mukosat;
• Hondrogaard;
• Chondroitin;
• Chondroitin sodium sulfate;
• Chondroxide;
• Chondroxide gel;
• Chondroxide ointment;
• Chondrolon;
• Honsurid.

Analogues for the pharmacological group (agents for the treatment of arthrosis):

• Actasulide;
• Alflutop;
• Arthra;
• Arthrovit;
• Brufen;
• Brufen retard;
• Voltaren Emulgel;
• Glucosamine sulfate;
• Humisol;
• Dexamethasone phosphate;
• Dicluberl;
• Dicloran;
• Diclofenac;
• Diprospan;
• Diphene;
• DONA;
• Donalgin;
• Ibuprofen;
• Indomethacin;
• Cartilago compositum;
• Kenalog;
• Ketonal;
• Coxib;
• Mesulide;
• Naproxen;
• Nimesil;
• Orthophene;
• Piroxicam;
• Rheumatic Gel;
• Ronidase;
• Rumalon;
• Sabelnik Evalar;
• Terfalex;
• Triamsinolone;
• Fastum gel;
• Chondrolon;
• Cigapan;
• Elderin;
• The Unium.

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