Artrafic
Artrafic: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Use in the elderly
- 12. Drug interactions
- 13. Analogs
- 14. Terms and conditions of storage
- 15. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 16. Reviews
- 17. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Artrafic
ATX code: M01AX25
Active ingredient: chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitin sulfate)
Manufacturer: LLC "Ozon" (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2019-10-07
Prices in pharmacies: from 299 rubles.
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Artrafic is a tissue repair stimulator, a drug for external use, has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of an ointment for external use 5%: a mass of light yellow color with a specific odor (30 or 50 g in aluminum tubes, in a cardboard box 1 tube; 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 50 g in glass cans of dark color, in a cardboard box 1 can and instructions for the use of Artrafic).
100 g of ointment contains:
- active substance: chondroitin sodium sulfate - 5 g (calculated on dry matter);
- auxiliary components: lanolin, petroleum jelly, dimethyl sulfoxide, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Artrafic is a drug for external use, stimulates regenerative (restorative) and metabolic processes in the articular cartilage, has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect, increases the mobility of the affected joints. The mechanism of action of the drug is due to the properties of its active substance - chondroitin sulfate, which is a high molecular weight mucopolysaccharide obtained from the tissues of cattle.
Chondroitin sulfate slows down the degeneration of cartilage tissue by inhibiting enzymes that disrupt the structure and function of articular cartilage. Improves calcium-phosphorus metabolism in cartilage tissue, activates the processes of its repair, stimulates the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Being a natural component, chondroitin sulfate promotes the regeneration of the cartilaginous surfaces of the joints and the articular capsule, increases the production of intra-articular fluid, and prevents the collapse of the connective tissue.
The drug suppresses the progression of osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis.
Pharmacokinetics
After applying the ointment to the skin of the body, the absorption of chondroitin sulfate is 14%. Dimethyl sulfoxide contributes to the improvement of the penetration of the active substance deep into the tissues through the cell membranes. The maximum concentration of chondroitin sulfate in the joint is reached after 0.5 hours, followed by a two-phase elimination of the drug from the cartilage tissue. The rapid phase of elimination is completed 1 hour after application, the total time spent in the joint is 5 hours.
Indications for use
The use of Artrafik is indicated for the prevention and treatment of such degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine as osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- violation of the integrity of the skin in the intended place of application of the ointment;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
It is recommended to use Artrafik with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as to patients under 18 years of age.
Artrafic, instructions for use: method and dosage
Artrafic ointment is intended for external use by applying it to the skin over the lesion and rubbing it in until it is completely absorbed within 2-3 minutes.
It is recommended to repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day for 14-21 days.
If necessary, it is possible to repeat the course of treatment.
Side effects
Allergic reactions may develop against the background of Artrafic's use.
Overdose
Overdose symptoms have not been established.
special instructions
Do not allow the ointment to get on mucous membranes or open wounds.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
The effect of the drug does not adversely affect the patient's ability to perform potentially hazardous types of work that are associated with increased attention or speed of psychomotor reactions, including driving.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
During gestation and breastfeeding, use Artrafik ointment with caution.
Pediatric use
Due to the lack of information on the safety and efficacy of the drug in children and adolescents, patients under the age of 18 should be careful.
Use in the elderly
There are no special instructions for the use of the drug in elderly patients.
Drug interactions
Incompatibility and clinically significant interactions of Artrafik with other drugs have not been established.
Analogs
Artrafik's analogs are: Artrafik Pro, Artogistan, Artravir-Inkampharm, Artradol, Mucosat, Teraflex Chondrocrem Forte, Chondroitin, Chondroitin sulfate, Chondroitin-AKOS, ARTPA Chondroitin, Chondroxide, Chondrogard, Chondromedrolone, Dromedrolone, dr.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at temperatures up to 20 ° C in a dark place.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Artrafic
Reviews about Artrafic are positive. Patients report a rapid onset of the therapeutic effect, the pain syndrome disappears literally within a few minutes after application. They note a long-term effect, no side effects and an affordable price of the drug.
Price for Artrafic in pharmacies
The price of Artrafic for a package containing 1 tube (30 g) can range from 200 to 288 rubles.
Artrafic: prices in online pharmacies
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Artrafic 5% ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. 299 r Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
