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Capsules Theraflex represent the clinical and pharmacological group of medicines chondroprotectors. They are used to treat degenerative-dystrophic pathology of the structures of the musculoskeletal system, namely cartilage.

Description of dosage form, composition

Capsules Theraflex have small sizes, oblong form. The capsule is transparent, white powder is inside. The composition of the drug includes 2 main active ingredients, their content in 1 capsule is:
    Chondroitin sulfate - 400 mg.
    Glucosamine hydrochloride is 500 mg.
Also in their composition are additional substances, which include manganese sulfate, stearic acid, gelatin, magnesium stearate. Capsules Theraflex are in a polyethylene bottle in the amount of 30, 60 and 100 pieces. The cardboard pack contains a polyethylene bottle with an appropriate number of capsules, as well as instructions for using the drug.

Pharmacological action, pharmacokinetics

Due to the active ingredients included in the capsules of Theraflex, the preparation stimulates the synthesis of the intercellular substance of the cartilaginous and connective tissue. Chondroitin is an additional substrate, which is subsequently the synthesis of intercellular substance. Glucosamine provides additional nonspecific protection of cartilage from the effects of adverse factors and damage. It also helps to reduce the severity of the inflammatory reaction, the synthesis of the intercellular matrix of the cartilage, reduces the severity of the processes of cleavage of the intercellular substance by special cells, maintains the viscosity of the synovial fluid of the joints at the proper level.
After taking the Theraflex capsule inside the active components quickly enough and almost completely enter the systemic bloodstream from the intestine. They are evenly distributed in the tissues, they are better accumulated in the structures of the musculoskeletal system. Glucosamine is excreted unchanged in the urine, chondroitin is metabolized in the liver with the formation of inactive decay products that are excreted in the urine.

Indications for use

The main medical indication for taking Theraflex capsules is a degenerative-dystrophic pathology of the structures of the musculoskeletal system, namely osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis (joint damage) of different localization, I-III stages of pathological process development.

Contraindications to use

Absolute medical contraindications for taking Theraflex capsules are pregnancy at any time of the current, lactation period (breastfeeding) in women, severe failure of the kidneys functional activity, patient's age to 15 years, and individual intolerance of any of the drug compounds. With caution, the drug is used with concomitant bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, a tendency to develop bleeding of various locations. Before using Theraflex capsules, it is important to exclude contraindications.

Usage rules, dosage

Capsules Theraflex are intended for oral administration. They are taken whole, regardless of food, do not chew and drink with a sufficient amount of liquid. In the first 3 weeks of the course of therapy, the dosage is 1 capsule 3 times a day. Then in the future they switch to a dose of 1 capsule 2 times a day. The recommended duration of therapy with the drug is 3-6 months. If necessary, the course of treatment can be appointed repeatedly, with the dosage, the duration of the drug the doctor sets individually.

Side effects

In general, Theraflex capsules are well tolerated by almost all patients. Sometimes, pain in the upper abdomen, bloating (flatulence), dizziness, headache, pain in the legs, sleep disturbances in the form of insomnia or drowsiness, frequent contractions of the heart (tachycardia), as well as allergic reactions in the form of a rash on the skin and its itching. In these cases, the drug should be discontinued and consult a health professional.

Application features

When there are negative reactions from the digestive system, it is possible to reduce the dosage without discontinuing the drug. The drug has no effect on the functional state of the structures of the nervous system. In the pharmacy network, Theraflex capsules are dispensed without a prescription.

Excess dosage

To date, in clinical cases cases of overdose with Theraflex capsules have not been recorded. With a significant intake of chondroitin, there may be a hemorrhagic rash, nausea, vomiting. In this case, symptomatic therapy is performed.

Storage Rules

The shelf life of Theraflex capsules is 3 years. They must be stored in a dark, dry place inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.