"Arthrofoon" preparation: reviews, instruction

"Arthrofoon" medication (reviews about it are mostly positive) is an anti-inflammatory, homeopathic, analgesic, used in the treatment of diseases of the motor apparatus. The use of this drug can improve trophic tissue, normalize microcirculation, slow the synthesis of mediators of inflammation. If the "Arthrofoon" remedy is included in the treatment of degenerative-inflammatory joint diseases, doctors' comments indicate a reduction in the acute period of the disease. In complex treatment, the use of this drug makes it possible to reduce the doses of NSAIDs.

Indications for use

As a monotherapy and in combination with other drugs, the drug "Arthrofoon" (reviews indicate its good effectiveness) is used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthrosis, osteochondrosis and other inflammatory diseases of the joints (acute, chronic). As a rule, monotherapy is used during remissions, and complex - during exacerbations.

Form of issue, composition

The production of medicament is carried out in the form of homeopathic tablets. They are packaged in twenty-pieces. One tablet includes antibodies to the human tumor necrosis factor alpha affinity purified in C30, C12, C200 dilutions - 3 mg. Additional ingredients are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline glucose, lactose.

Method of use, dosage

Keep the tablets under the tongue until they dissolve completely. In the case of chewing, grinding, a decrease in the therapeutic effect may occur. The drug is allowed to use regardless of food. Dosage, duration of the course is determined by a specialist. As a rule, it is recommended to take one tablet a day three times or four times a day. When the condition improves, the dose is reduced to two to three tablets per day. Treatment in most cases takes from one month to six months (depending on the patient's condition, concomitant therapy). In acute conditions, it is allowed to increase the daily dose to eight tablets (it is necessary to divide into four divided doses).

Side effects of "Artrofoon"

Reviews say good tolerability of the drug. Some patients noted that on the third or fifth day of treatment, the symptoms of the disease increased. In this case, you need to reduce the dose of the drug, but it should not be canceled. When the condition is normalized, you can return to the usual dosage.

Contraindications

People with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient of the drug should abandon the use of "Artrofoon" tablets. Reviews of individuals suffering from lactase deficiency, galactosemia, contain reports of the development of an allergy after the use of the medication. In pediatric practice this drug is not used. It is also not recommended to use it in pregnancy and during the lactation period, because the effect of the components of the drug on the fetus and the newborn has not been studied.

The medicine "Artrofoon". Price

The average cost of tablets (100 pieces) is 230 rubles.