Description up to date on 15.10.2019

• Latin name:Theraflex
• ATX code:M01VX
• Active substance:Chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitini sulfas) and Glucosamine (Glucosamine)
• Manufacturer:Sagmel, USA

Theraflex composition

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of the drug:

• heavy ;
• breastfeeding period,;
• intolerance to the components of the drug;
• children under 15 years old.

In case of a predisposition to bleeding, with bronchial asthma and the drug is administered carefully.

Side effects

Digestive tract: flatulence , constipation , pain in the stomach area, diarrhea .

Chondroitin can enhance the effect of anticoagulants.

Terms of sale

Non-prescription vacation.

Storage conditions

Away from children and at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Shelf life

special instructions

In case of occurrence side effects from the side of the digestive tract, the amount of the drug is reduced by 2 times, and if necessary, canceled.

The joint medicine Teraflex is used in joint therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticosteroids.

Teraflex's analogs

, Chondrogluxide , , Don

Are there analogues cheaper than Teraflex?

You can always find something to replace Teraflex. Russian analog Chondrogluxide contains chondroitin and glucosamine , has the form of a tablet and a gel. There is a cheap analogue Kondronova , but it contains fewer active substances, and the average price is about 174 rubles, and also Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex - 90 pcs. worth 330 rubles.

Structum or Teraflex - which is better?

Structum has only chondroitin 500 mg, while Teraflex contains extra glucosamine ... The average cost of Structum is 1108 rubles. for 60 cap with.

Artra or Teraflex - which is better?

Artra Is a substitute for Teraflex. Has a similar composition, but contains more in quantity chondroitin per 100 mg. The price also does not differ much, so the choice must be made for himself by the buyer.

Chondroxide or Teraflex - which is better?

Unlike Chondroxide tablets, Teraflex additionally contains glucosamine .

Which is better: Teraflex or Dona?

Don has besides pills, additional form of release - ampoules... Both pills and injections Dona contain only glucosamine , and do not include chondroitin .

The price of analogs ranges from 174 rubles to 1200 rubles.

What can replace the drug in Ukraine? Pharmacies have Protecon cost 177 UAH. for 60 tab. and Chondroitin complex - 160 UAH for 60 tab.

Synonyms

Artra , Chondrogluxide , Chondroflex , Artron

With alcohol

There are no data on interactions, but it should be remembered that alcohol is incompatible with the treatment of any disease.

For children

Contraindicated in children under 15 years of age.

During pregnancy and lactation

Since there are no data on the safety of the drug during this period, the use is contraindicated.

Reviews about Teraflex

Turning to the worldwide web, Wikipedia recognizes the significant role of chondroitin and glucosamine in the normal functioning of cartilage and joints.

The numerous reviews on the forums are mixed, from rave opinions to claims that joint pills are a waste of money. For many patients, the course of treatment with Teraflex helped get rid of pain and crunch in the joints, increased mobility. However, even those patients who improved their condition after taking it, note, as a disadvantage, the high cost of the course of therapy.

Experts' feedback on the application depends on the conviction of the doctor in the benefits glucosamine and chondroitin for joints and belief in the assimilation of these substances from outside. Therefore, there are both negative and positive reviews.

In general, we can conclude that Teraflex capsules have a significant effect when taken for a long time - at least 6 months and in non-advanced stages of the disease. Another important advantage is both the possibility of combination with anti-inflammatory drugs and other methods of therapy, and the use as an independent treatment.

Teraflex price, where to buy

The price of Teraflex in tablets, or rather in capsules, in Russia it is from 1200 to 3200 rubles, depending on the number of capsules in the package.

You can buy Teraflex in Moscow at a price of 1,700 rubles. for 100 capsules. In the Ozerki pharmacy you can buy Teraflex at the lowest price possible in St. Petersburg.

Joint pills can be purchased in Yekaterinburg - where the average price of Teraflex is 1,661 rubles. for 100 capsules.

A medicine in Belarus can be bought from 167,500 to 244,100 rubles. for 60 capsules. The cost of the same Teraflex package in Minsk is about 178,000 rubles.

How much does Teraflex cost in Ukraine? The average price of 120 capsules is 392 UAH. In Odessa, you can buy for a minimum price of 332 UAH, in Kharkov - for 355 UAH.

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The problem of degenerative processes of the musculoskeletal system is one of the most common in the medical environment. Fortunately, there are such specific preparations for the regeneration of cartilaginous compounds as chondroprotectors... The most popular of them are Artra and Teraflex. What they have in common and what their differences are, everyone can find out below.

Artra: general description and composition

Artra is one of the popular chondroprotective drugs available on the drug market. Its main purpose is to combat the degeneration of cartilage tissue.

The medicinal effect on the body is carried out thanks to a scientifically selected composition. The list of components of Arthra includes:

1. Chondroitin sulfate.
2. Glucosamine hydrochloride.
3. Calcium sulfate.
4. Microcrystalline cellulose.
5. Stearic acid.
6. Magnesium stearate.

Also in the composition there are additives that facilitate the absorption of the drug and its further absorption by the body. The dosage form in this case is tablets.

Properties of the drug and indications for use

Such a wide range of substances contained in the composition allows you to "give a start" to the formation of cartilage matrix, as well as to protect ODA from free radicals.

The functions of the described tool are not limited to this. Artra also improves the quality of the synovial fluid in the joint capsule. In addition, the drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

These tablets are prescribed in the presence of pronounced osteoarthritis of the peripheral articular apparatus and the spine.

Contraindications

You can not use this medication if you have:

• Functional disorders of the kidneys.
• Hepatic failure.
• Blood clotting disorders.
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Bronchial asthma.
• Diabetes mellitus.

The use of Artra is also contraindicated for children under 15 years of age.

Correct use of Arthra

The treatment regimen with this remedy is quite simple: the first three weeks of the course you need to drink 2 times a day, 1 tablet... After this period, the dosage is reduced to 1 tablet per day. The drug is taken with meals and washed down with copious amounts of water.

In no case should you allow the use of Artra to treat children. The general therapeutic course should not exceed 6 months.

General description and composition of the drug Teraflex

This agent also belongs to the "family" of chondroprotectors. This means that its composition serves the processes of regeneration of ODA cartilage compounds. Also, cartilage receives reliable protection from metabolic damage. One Teraflex capsule contains:

1. Glucosamine hydrochloride.
2. Chondroitin sulfate.
3. Manganese sulfate.
4. Magnesium stearate.

The capsule shell is made of edible gelatin, which ensures good bioavailability of all components of the drug.

About properties and indications for use

Being the basis of the specified drug, glucosamine and chondroitin activate the course of regenerative processes in cartilage and synovial articular bags. Also, such a component tandem prevents chemical damage to the cartilage joints.

After the course of application, almost complete cartilage repair occurs, and the effect of elastase and hyaluronidase is suppressed. In addition, Teraflex has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

This drug is prescribed for such ailments as:

• Arthrosis.
• Osteoarthritis (at any stage).
• Osteochondrosis.

Contraindications

Treatment with Teraflex is strictly prohibited for persons under 15 years of age, as well as for women during the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding... With caution, this remedy should be taken if you have an intolerance to seafood. Other contraindications include:

• Renal pathology.
• Liver failure.
• Hypersensitivity to any component.
• Diabetes.

Correct use of Teraflex

The medication is used in a similar way as the above-named drug. So, the first three weeks are drunk 3 capsules per day after an equal period of time. After three weeks, the dosage is reduced - up to 2 capsules every 12 hours.

Reception is carried out regardless of food. The main thing is to drink the capsule with enough water. The minimum course of treatment cannot be shorter than six months.

The drug is also contraindicated in children and pregnant women.

If a dose adjustment or an additional course of treatment is required, it is imperative to consult with your doctor.

Artra and Teraflex: what is the difference between them?

Having almost identical composition and directions of exposure, the presented funds also have a number of differences. So, Artra contains the same amount of both chondroitin and glucosamine (500 mg each). At the same time, Teraflex contains 500 mg of glucosamine and 400 mg of chondroitin.

But taking Teraflex, you can forget about anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs. After all, the substances that make up it effectively eliminate any inflammation.

Theraflex cost starts from 1500 rubles... Arthra will cost much less - 700-800 rubles.

The conditions for vacation in pharmacies also vary - Artru can be purchased over-the-counter, but Teraflex can hardly be bought without a permit.

The course of taking the first of the presented funds should be carried out no more than six months. treatment with Teraflex cannot last less than 12 months.

What is best for whom?

Artra is prescribed by doctors most often for the treatment of young patients and for those diagnoses when relief of pain is at the forefront. At the same time, Teraflex is a more serious medicine and is taken for severe diseases of ODA, when the prolonged action of the medicine can contribute to the treatment.

If the patient has a tendency to allergies, then Teraflex is better to replace with Arthra, since during clinical trials this drug has shown itself to be neutral.

Diseases of the joints and articular cartilage play an important role in modern society. Their treatment is a complex interaction of various drugs and prevention techniques.

Teraflex is a corrector of cartilage and bone metabolism, produced in combination.

It contains two active substances:

• Glucosamine.
• Chondroitin.

These two substances affect the synthesis of cartilage tissue and stimulate its metabolism. Protects against premature destruction and enhances its reparative system.

Glucosamine, enhances the work of the cartilage complex and reduces the toxic effect of drugs used in the treatment of joints (NSAIDs and glucocorticosteroids) and from nonspecific destruction of cartilage.

Chondroitin serves as an additional substance in supporting adequate metabolism in cartilage tissue. It enhances the production of substances necessary for repair (hyaluronone, proteoglycans and collagen). It takes the main action in protecting hyaluronone from enzymatic degradation.

With a pathological process in the synovial fluid, it increases its viscosity and suppresses the negative activity of some enzymes involved in the destruction of cartilage.

The bioavailability of Teraflex is 15-20%. Partially excreted by the kidneys and persists for a long time in the osteochondral apparatus

Artra

The drug is a combination of two active substances:

• Chondroitin.
• Glucosamine.

It affects the metabolism of the cartilage pulp tissue and accelerates the restoration of the joint matrix. Protects tissues from the action of chemotherapy drugs and creates conditions for the rapid change of damaged areas.

Chondroitin - affects the production of substances due to which the process of reparation of the articular segment takes place. Reduces the level of breakdown of protein fractions and helps support metabolism.

Glucosamine has the property of moderate anti-inflammatory action and suppresses catabolic phenomena in the cartilage matrix. Reduces the harmful effects of a number of drugs.

Indications for use

The main indication for the appointment Teraflexa, are destructive changes in the articular segment of the limbs and spine.

These include:

• Osteochondrosis.
• Chondropathy.
• Arthrosis and arthritis.
• Protrusion and hernia of intervertebral discs.

Artra is a complex preparation and is used in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and pathological changes in the peripheral joints.

Diseases for which it is used:

• Arthrosis.
• Chondropathy.
• Decrease in the level of standing of the intervertebral discs.
• Osteochondrosis of the spine and joints.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Reactive arthritis.
• Disc protrusion.
• Deforming arthrosis of peripheral joints (knee, elbow, small joint of the hands).

Instructions for use

Teraflex used in tablet form. They are used at any age and in the same dosages.

1 capsule of the drug 3 times a day. It is washed down with a sufficient amount of liquid and does not depend on the time of eating.

The duration of treatment is at least 3 months. The average duration of treatment is 6 months. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the course should be repeated. Its duration is set individually from the result of the previous treatment.

Artra... Applies 6 months. Adults and children 1 capsule 3 times a day. Food intake does not affect its medicinal properties. Swallowed whole with water. Depending on the clinical effect, the course of treatment can be repeated until a significant result is obtained.

Efficiency

The effectiveness of the drug Teraflex has been proven in clinical studies. It was found that the effect of the use of cartilage metabolites appears at 3 months of treatment and continues for 3 more months after the end of therapy.

They affect pain and reduce dependence on NSAIDs and glucocorticosteroids. In combination, they accelerate the metabolism and regeneration of cartilage tissue. They affect the height of the disc and the phenomena of apoptosis in the joints.

Arthra. The clinical effect of the drug lies in the combined action of two active substances. The study involved 100 people with varying degrees of damage to the articular apparatus. The drug was prescribed in standard dosages for 6 months.

During the study, 2 people dropped out because they had cancer. A woman has breast carcinoma, and a man has lung carcinoma. Further study of these results found no relationship with drug use.

After the expiration of the period of therapy, it was found that in 88% of cases, the subjects noted a decrease in pain syndrome and an improvement in mobility in the affected joints.

A decrease in dependence on the use of NSAIDs was noted by 66% of participants, and a complete rejection of them by 32%. The X-ray picture improved in all patients who noted a positive effect.

Active substance: glucosamine

Dona's application:

Don is the original crystalline glucosamine sulfate, which has an effect on the symptoms of osteoarthritis, improves the function of joints in this disease and inhibits the progression of the disease. The drug has a double effect: anti-inflammatory (through inhibition of the IL-1 effect) and trophic (glucosamine - construction material for the extracellular matrix of cartilage).
The drug is indicated for primary and secondary osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis.
Note:
- the drug is recommended for use in courses for a long period of time,
- the preparation contains sodium chloride as a molecule stabilizer,
- long-term use of the drug does not lead to an increase in the level of glycemia and is not accompanied by an increase in blood pressure,
- Don reduces the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics,
- the therapeutic effect of the drug (reducing pain and improving the function of joints) lasts up to 2 months after stopping it,
- Don reduces the need for endoprosthetics in patients with osteoarthritis,
- Don's drug is available in several forms of release: sachets, tablets and ampoules, which is convenient for use in various situations.
Evidence base: more than 100 studies that reliably confirm its high efficiency and safety. Effectiveness in relation to the effect on pain and function of joints in osteoarthritis has been proven only for the drug Don (the original drug of crystalline glucosamine sulfate)

Price: 1210 rub.
for 6 ampoules 0.4 g, 2 ml

Don's analogs:

Active ingredient: seafood concentrate

Application:

Degenerative rheumatic diseases (gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, osteochondrosis, spondylosis, arthrosis of the small joints of the arms and legs), traumatic dysostosis, chondral and endochondral ossification disorders, periodontopathy (adjuvant therapy).
Note:
- not applicable in Europe and the USA,
- additionally contains a toxic substance phenol as a stabilizer, which makes it dangerous with repeated injections,
- available only in injection form.
Weak evidence base: low quality of studies, doubts about efficacy and safety.

Alflutop (Rompharm, Romania):

Price: 1883 rub.
for 5 ampoules 10 mg / ml, 2 ml

Glucosamine + Chondroitin Sulfate

Application:

Degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine: osteoarthritis stage I – III; osteochondrosis.

Note:

- the presence of chondroitin interferes with the absorption of glucosamine.
Evidence base: clinical data on the efficacy and safety of Teraflex during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) are absent.

Price: 1073 rub.
for 60 capsules

Active ingredient: glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate + ibuprofen

Application:

Accompanied by moderate pain syndrome: osteoarthritis of large joints; osteocondritis of the spine.
Note:
- a preparation based on glucosamine hydrochloride - an unstable molecule,
- contains too small doses of glucosamine, insufficient to reach the peak concentration,

- a high risk of developing adverse reactions and limiting the prescription of many other drugs associated with the ibuprofen present in the drug.
The prefix to the main name of the drug "Advance" translates as an amplifier. The manufacturer does not indicate which components are enhanced, but focuses on ibuprofen as a third active substance... Ibuprofen in this case is considered as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.

Teraflex Advance (Bayer, USA) (Glucosamine * + Ibuprofen * + Chondroitin sulfate):

Price: 1150 rub.
for 60 capsules

Active ingredient: Glucosamine + Chondroitin sulfate

Application of Arthra:

Osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints and spine.

Note:

Contains apparently small doses of glucosamine, insufficient to achieve peak concentration,
- the presence of chondroitin interferes with the absorption of glucosamine,

Evidence base: the studies were conducted within the framework of the standards in Russia, although the main manufacturer is the United States.

Price: 1090 rub.
for 60 tablets

Active ingredient: Chondroitin sulfate

Application:

Degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine: osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints; intervertebral osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis; acceleration of the formation of callus in fractures.

Note:

A molecule too large to be absorbed unchanged
- "glucosamine is a brick, chondroitin is a wall",
- no oral forms - long-term use is impossible to get the maximum effect,
Evidence base: the studies were conducted within the framework of the standards. Pregnancy and lactation: there is currently no data on the safety of the drug.

Chondrogard (Sotex, Russia) (Chondroitin sulfate):

Price: 1553 rub.
for 10 ampoules 100 mg / ml, 2 ml

Application:

Primary and secondary osteoarthritis.

Note:

Has many side effects (severe hepatic or renal failure; intestinal obstruction, lactose intolerance, etc.), which sharply limit the range of drug use,

- in the initial period of taking the drug, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may occur. In this case, the dose is reduced, the effect is lost, or becomes unpredictable.

Artroker (Coral-Med, India) (Diacerein):

Price: 990 rub.
for 30 capsules 50 mg

Active ingredient: Diacerein

Application:

Rheumatic diseases of the joints (osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, including coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis).

Note:

In the case of therapy with antibiotics that affect the intestinal flora, a break in treatment should be taken at the beginning of treatment, because Orcerin affects the kinetics of the intestine and increases the risk of enterocolitis,
- in case of overdose, there is no specific antidote,
- there is no information about the ability to drive vehicles and work with mechanisms while using the drug.
Evidence base: the studies were conducted within the framework of the standards. There are no data on carcinogenic or teratogenic effects, there are no data on long-term effects.

Orcerin (McLeods, India) (Diacerein):

Price: from 500 rubles.
for 10 capsules 50mg

- For prevention, both arthra and teraflex are excellent

Pluses: all in the review

Disadvantages: everything in the review

Good day to all readers of my review.

But there are several nuances. Firstly, there is no 100% guarantee that this therapy will be effective for you, there is no proof that the drug is really as effective as advertisers write about it. And third, how long should you take these drugs for a full recovery? All these nuances make it pointless to start treatment, as for me. For example, the manual advised me to drink the Teraflex complex after I finish breastfeeding. They say that during lactation, everything useful goes to the child, and your body and your resources need to be replenished somehow. So he advised me these drugs as analogues. But at that time I did not have any disease with the musculoskeletal system, except for the pinching of the sciatic nerve. I pinched him due to the draft. This has nothing to do with the fact that I have a joint destruction or some problem with it. No, it was about the prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. And for prevention, I see the point in taking such complexes, since auxiliary building materials for bones are indicated in their composition. And if the bones become not as elastic and strong as in young people, either due to childbirth, or due to some damage, such complexes of drugs should be drunk to strengthen bones and restore the functions of tissues of the whole body. Moreover, even prevention should be comprehensive. Some chondroitin alone will not help here! And then the question arises - what to choose, since they have already tuned in to treatment or prevention. What is better in terms of efficiency, price, composition - Artra or Teraflex? Let's talk about this further.

Artra is a medicine that doctors like to prescribe. Because it

The first three weeks, the drug is taken often - three times a day, one tablet. Then the dosage is reduced to one tablet per day. And in this way, the course of treatment lasts six months. This treatment will have to spend almost a fortune, since the drug itself is one of the most expensive, and in one package at the price of 1,500 rubles there are only 60 tablets, and they will only last for 20 days. In general, my mother had to buy 6 packs of arthra for six months of treatment, and I won't say that she ran straight after such treatment. Her bouts of pain only slightly decreased, and became less frequent. And there was stiffness in the morning, there was a crunch in the knees. So arthra will not completely cure the joints, but will only help a little. And with advanced diseases of the musculoskeletal system, I do not see any reason to spend money on arthra, there will be no sense.

I can say the same about teraflex. This is the same hondoprotector, only the name is different and additional components, and so - the action is the same. With an initial disease, something can still be improved, but when it is started, I see no reason to even start treatment with teraflex. My mother and mother-in-law drank more than one course of teraflex and arthra, as a result, the disease progressed and did not stop. So I would recommend them only as a preventive measure. What's better? It makes no difference, but both drugs are quite expensive, or rather, more than one package is required for the course of treatment and prevention. Therefore, the price is rather big.

But for those who firmly believe in the miraculousness of drugs - arthra or teraflex, I am sure the drug will really help, the placebo effect will work, so one and the other medicine can help someone!