The drug "Chondroxide" (ointment)

Ointment "Chondroxide" instruction describes as a preparation that can improve regenerative processes in the tissues of cartilage of joints, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. The medication is applied topically. The drug helps to slow the development of osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis. The medicine also has an anesthetic effect, accelerates the recovery processes in the cartilage tissue, and normalizes the exchange processes in the hyaline structures of the cartilage.

Chondroitin sulfate is presented in the form of a high molecular weight polysaccharide. This natural substance is produced from the cartilage of cattle (large horned). This component helps to slow the process of bone resorption, reduces the loss of calcium in bone tissue, improves the recovery rate of cartilage tissue. Chondroitin sulfate stops the processes of a degenerative character, and also stabilizes the phosphorus-calcium metabolism, prevents the collapse of connective tissue components. This suppresses enzymes that affect the cartilage tissue, stimulates the production of intra-articular fluid. Recovery is caused by a stimulating effect on the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Reparation in tissues affects both tissue bags, and cartilaginous articular surfaces.

The dimethyl sulfoxide component promotes better penetration of chondroitin sulfate through the cell membrane. This element also has a fibrinolytic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

The drug "Chondroxide" (ointment) is prescribed for painful manifestations in the joints, to increase mobility. The drug is recommended for the prevention and treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine and osteoarthrosis in the peripheral joints.

Medication "Chondroxide" (ointment) is applied to the lesions twice or thrice a day. The medicine is rubbed until completely absorbed (about two to three minutes). The duration of the therapeutic course is two to three weeks. If necessary, repeat treatment.

When using the drug "Chondroxide" (ointment), allergic reactions can be noted.

During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is prescribed with extreme caution. This is due to the fact that the safety of the drug in these periods is not established.

In practice, cases of overdose have not been documented.

The drug "Chondroxide" (ointment) is a substance of light yellow color. The drug has a specific odor (dimethylsulfoxide). The drug is packaged in aluminum tubes of thirty grams.

Gel "Hondroksid" is available in tubes for twenty, twenty-five, thirty, thirty-five and forty grams. The drug is a translucent gel, a yellowish hue. The medicine has a characteristic orange smell.

The drug should be stored at a temperature of two to twenty degrees, in a place inaccessible to children, a dark place. The tool "Chondroxide" (ointment) instruction recommends storing three years. At the end of this period, do not use the medication.

Before using the medicine, you should visit a doctor.