Chondrocream is a dietary supplement (dietary supplement) for external use, which is used for the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, and osteochondrosis of any localization. The product contains essential oils and phytoextracts of medicinal plants. The active ingredients have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and warming effects. With the help of Chondrocream, you can quickly eliminate the symptoms of pathologies of the joints and spine - pain, stiffness of movement, swelling.
Chondrocream: composition
The Chondrocream recipe was developed by domestic pharmacologists. The bioactive supplement is available in 75 ml packaging in plastic tubes with a screw cap. It is a thick mass of white color with a slight yellowish tint and a pleasant smell of essential oils. The tube is enclosed in a cardboard box along with instructions for use. The analgesic and decongestant effect of dietary supplements is due to the properties of the active components:
- horse chestnut phytoextract;
- fir, mint and eucalyptus essential oils;
- red hot pepper extract;
- camphor;
- gum turpentine.
The cream does not contain a large number of auxiliary ingredients. But they all have one or another medicinal properties. For example, soybean oil retains moisture in tissues and prevents its evaporation from the surface of the skin. Additional ingredients improve the penetration of oils and phytoextracts into the dermis, enhance and prolong their effect. They form a film on the surface of the skin that protects it from the introduction of pathogenic bacteria and other infectious agents.
What components are contained in the drug Hondrocream (Hondrokrem)
“Chondrocream” in a short time became popular not only among people suffering from osteochondrosis, but also among treating professionals. This cream is truly unique, this is noted by everyone. The high effectiveness of the drug is combined with an unusually mild effect, devoid of associated undesirable events. The explanation for this fact lies in the uniqueness of the composition:
- red pepper extract;
- horse chestnut;
- camphor;
- mint oil and menthol;
- turpentine;
- essential oil of fir and eucalyptus.
Pharmacological properties
The therapeutic effect of Chondrocream is based on the pharmacological properties of biologically active substances contained in oils and phytoextracts. These are alkaloids, bioflavonoids, saponins, bitterness, mucus. Medicinal plants contain many trace elements (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium), water- and fat-soluble vitamins (thiamine, pyridoxine, retinol, tocopherol). All of them are necessary for the proper functioning of the joints, spine, and ligamentous-tendon apparatus.
Chondrocream has a complex positive effect on soft, cartilage, and bone tissues:
- reduces the severity of pain;
- stops chronic sluggish inflammatory process;
- improves blood supply to joint and spinal structures with nutrients and oxygen;
- helps get rid of crunching and clicking noises that occur when tilting or turning the body, head, bending or straightening joints;
- increases range of motion, eliminates morning swelling and stiffness;
- improves the condition of blood vessels.
Course use of a bioactive supplement becomes a good prevention of the development of inflammatory and degenerative diseases due to excessive stress on the joints and spine, and low physical activity.
| Active ingredients of Chondrocream | Pharmacological properties |
| Horse chestnut phytoextract | Increasing the tone of venous vessels, accelerating blood flow, preventing thrombosis, reducing capillary permeability, improving microcirculation |
| Fir, mint and eucalyptus essential oils | Moisturizing the skin, saturating it with nutrients, increasing local immunity. Providing a pleasant feeling of coolness by affecting nerve endings with a subsequent rush of blood |
| Red hot pepper extract | Pronounced distracting, warming effect due to irritation of subcutaneous tissue receptors. Acceleration of blood circulation and lymphatic drainage |
| Camphor | Reflex improvement of tissue trophism, antimicrobial, local irritant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect |
| Gum turpentine, or turpentine oil | Local irritant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial. Raises local temperature, thereby accelerating blood circulation and eliminating nutritional deficiencies |
Teraflex Hondrocream Forte cream external 1%+5% 50 g x1
Teraflex Hondrocream Forte cream external 1%+5% 50 g x1 Code ATX: M02AX10 (Other drugs)
Active substances
meloxicam Rec.INN WHO registered chondroitin sulfate sodium Ph.Eur. European Pharmacopoeia
Dosage form
TERAFLEX® CHONDROCREM FORTE
Cream for external use approx. 50 mg+10 mg/1 g: tubes of 10 g, 20 g, 25 g, 30 g, 50 g or 100 grams. No.: LP-000276 dated 02/17/11 - Indefinitely Date of re-registration: 04/05/17
Release form, packaging and composition of Teraflex® Chondrocream Forte
Cream for external use from light yellow with a greenish tint to yellow with a greenish tint, with the smell of dimethyl sulfoxide.
1 g
chondroitin sulfate sodium 50 mg
meloxicam 10 mg
Excipients: dimethyl sulfoxide - 100 mg, propylene glycol - 100 mg, macrogol cetostearate - 12 mg, cetostearyl alcohol (cetyl alcohol not more than 60%, stearyl alcohol not less than 40%) - 42 mg, liquid paraffin - 100 mg, petroleum jelly - 80 mg , imidomurea - 3 mg, sodium disulfite - 0.5 mg, purified water - up to 1 g.
Clinical-pharmacological group: Tissue regeneration stimulator in combination with NSAIDs Pharmaco-therapeutic group: Tissue regeneration stimulator + NSAIDs
pharmachologic effect
Teraflex® Chondrocream Forte has a combined effect: it slows down the progression of osteoarthrosis and osteochondrosis, has an analgesic effect, helps to increase the range of motion of the joints (in the area where the cream is applied), has an anti-inflammatory effect, and reduces swelling of the joints. Thanks to the optimal combination of cream components, there is a mutual enhancement of their analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Chondroitin sulfate is a high molecular weight mucopolysaccharide that is a natural component of cartilage tissue. Chondroitin sulfate improves phosphorus-calcium metabolism in cartilage tissue, inhibits enzymes that cause damage to cartilage tissue, inhibits the processes of degeneration (destruction) of cartilage tissue, stimulates the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, promotes the regeneration (restoration) of cartilaginous surfaces of joints, accelerates their repair processes, and prevents the collapse of connective tissue . This leads to decreased pain and increased mobility of the affected joints.
Meloxicam is an NSAID with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Meloxicam selectively inhibits COX-2, disrupts the metabolism of arachidonic acid, and reduces the amount of prostaglandins (mediators of pain and inflammation) at the site of inflammation. Meloxicam is a chondroneutral drug, does not have a negative effect on cartilage tissue, and does not affect the synthesis of proteoglycan by chondrocytes of articular cartilage.
Indications for Theraflex® Chondrocream Forte
The drug is recommended for use as part of complex therapy for degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
osteoarthrosis, osteochondrosis of the spine, and other joint diseases accompanied by pain. ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 code Indication
M15 Polyarthrosis
M25.5 Joint pain
M42 Osteochondrosis of the spine
Dosage regimen Externally. Lightly rub in a strip of cream 1 to 5 cm long, frequency of use is 2-3 times a day. The required amount of the drug depends on the size of the painful area. After applying the drug, hands should be washed thoroughly. The duration of treatment depends on the indications and the observed effect. After 2 weeks of using the drug, you should consult your doctor.
Side effect
Allergic reactions from the skin (itching, redness, skin rash) are possible.
If any side effects occur, you should stop using the cream and consult a doctor.
Contraindications for use
violation of the integrity of the skin at the sites of intended application, children under 12 years of age, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug (as well as to other NSAIDs).
With caution: with impaired renal and liver function, with severe gastrointestinal pathology (peptic ulcer in the acute phase), with severe pathology of the blood system, old age.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of the drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Use for liver dysfunction Use with caution in case of liver dysfunction.
Use for impaired renal function Use with caution in case of impaired renal function.
Use in children Contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.
Use in elderly patients Use with caution in elderly patients.
special instructions
The drug should be applied only to intact skin, avoiding contact with open wounds. The drug should not come into contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
You should consult your doctor before combining Theraflex® Hondrocream Forte with other NSAIDs, as well as if you need to use the drug for more than 2 weeks.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
The drug does not cause sedation, psychomotor impairment and does not affect the patient’s ability to engage in potentially hazardous activities that require increased attention and speed of mental and motor reactions.
Overdose
The extremely low systemic absorption of the active components of the drug when used externally makes overdose almost impossible.
Drug interactions
Cases of interaction or incompatibility with other drugs have not been described.
Storage conditions for Theraflex® Chondrocream Forte
The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Shelf life of Teraflex® Chondrocream Forte Shelf life - 2 years.
Terms of sale The drug is available without a prescription.
In what cases is it used?
The main range of applications of Chondrocream is the prevention of diseases of the joints and spine. It is used to eliminate mild pain that occurs due to muscle strain, for example, after intense sports training. The bioactive supplement is recommended to reduce the severity of symptoms of such pathologies:
- cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral osteochondrosis;
- rheumatoid, psoriatic (without skin manifestations), gouty, reactive arthritis;
- deforming osteoarthrosis, including gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- tendonitis, tendovaginitis, bursitis, synovitis;
- contractures;
- epicondylitis;
- protrusion, intervertebral hernia.
Chondrocream can be applied to eliminate the consequences (swelling, hematoma) of any injury - bruise, dislocation, subluxation, muscle strain, complete or partial rupture of ligaments and tendons. Its active components stimulate the resorption of swelling and hemorrhages.
Active components of Chondrocream for joints
The basis for the success of this amazing development was the gifts of nature, which work much better than harmful chemicals. They do not cause allergies and are not capable of forming dependence. Let's look at the main components:
- Chondroitin. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps strengthen various parts of the joint.
- Eucalyptus oil. Prevents inflammation from expanding, helps neutralize infectious pathogens.
- Camphor. This component of Hondrocream joint cream is responsible for pain relief, soothes the aching area and prevents the disease from progressing.
- Glucosamine. Muffles pain, accelerates healing, contains everything necessary for cartilage regeneration.
Each of the ingredients plays an important role, and all of them together turn out to be the real key to a healthy and happy life. Research has confirmed the enormous potential of products that leave advertised analogues far behind.
How to use and in what dosages
The dietary supplement is applied up to 3 times a day, and the last application should be carried out before bedtime. The cream is rubbed into previously cleansed skin with light massaging movements. The dosage regimen should be discussed with your doctor. He will study the qualitative and quantitative composition of Chondrocream and make a decision on the advisability of its use. To treat large joints and the back, at least 3-4 cm of a strip of cream squeezed out of the tube is required. And for pain in the joints of the fingers, 1-2 cm of the product is enough.
The duration of the therapeutic course is about a month. Then you should take a week's break and, if necessary, continue treatment. But it is best to rub the cream directly when discomfort occurs.
If after several days of regular use of dietary supplements the pain does not subside or intensifies, you should consult your doctor. He will increase the dose or replace Chondrocream with a drug with greater therapeutic effectiveness.
What effect does Chondrocream have?
After application, the drug has a slight warming effect, but does not burn. Therefore, the pain goes away within 15-20 minutes. The healing effect of the product is allowed both in the form of regular pain relief and in order to provide preventive effects twice a day. In addition to pain relief, Chondrocream also has the following effects:
- heals inflammation;
- removes the effects of swelling;
- eliminates the effects of muscle spasms;
- promotes the restoration of cartilage tissue that has been destroyed.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
The best way to protect yourself from purchasing a counterfeit is to purchase on the manufacturer’s official website. There you can verify the authenticity of Hondrocream. To do this, enter the sequence of numbers located on the packaging in the highlighted line. After a few seconds, the result of the code verification will appear on the screen.
A counterfeit is indicated by the greatly reduced cost of dietary supplements, the presence of foreign inclusions in the cream, and poorly printed text on the packaging and (or) in the annotation. When receiving dietary supplements, you need to make sure that all accompanying documents are in place, including the quality certificate.
In what cases is use contraindicated?
Chondrocream should not be used to treat children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. An absolute contraindication is individual intolerance to ingredients from the active or auxiliary composition. The cream should not be applied to the skin if there are microtraumas on it, for example, abrasions, cuts, burns, scratches.
Relative contraindications are acute or chronic pathologies of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In such cases, the decision to use Chondrocream should be made by the attending physician.
Special Terms of Use
With the help of Chondrocream you cannot get rid of severe pain, swelling, and stiffness. It cannot be used in the acute or subacute period of any inflammatory or degenerative disease. The cream contains no ingredients that would be capable of restoring pathologically damaged cartilage, bones, intervertebral discs, or vertebrae, despite the manufacturer’s statements. It is advisable to use chondrocream during the remission stage to eliminate mild discomfort that occurs after physical activity.
Dietary supplements are prohibited for use in acute inflammatory processes, characteristic of arthritis, gout, synovitis, and tendonitis. Only after it has stopped can a small amount of cream be rubbed into the skin. Otherwise, healthy soft, cartilage, and bone structures of the joints and spine will quickly become involved in the inflammatory process.
How does the drug work?
The complex work of Chondrocream for joints has earned the highest marks from neurologists, surgeons and osteopaths. With a strong ally who has no equal in Moscow pharmacies, you can overcome any obstacles on the path to healing. Its beneficial properties are numerous, so we will list only the most basic ones:
- Relaxation of muscle tension.
- Relief from pain.
- Blocking inflammation.
- Reducing swelling.
- Saturation of cartilage tissue with vitamins and minerals.
- Reduced susceptibility to negative influences.
- Protection from new exacerbations.
The possibilities of Hondrocream ointment are endless, which allows you to use it separately or in parallel with other techniques. The very first session will bring a noticeable improvement, and then the positive dynamics will become more and more pronounced. Soon you will forget the way to the hospital, and all reasons for concern for the health of individual parts of the musculoskeletal system will disappear.
Important! You will probably be pleased that in Moscow the price of Hondrocream cream has decreased significantly. Thus, the costs of treatment will be very small, while the benefits will exceed even the most optimistic expectations.
Concomitant use with other drugs
Chondrocream cannot be used simultaneously with other dietary supplements or pharmacological preparations containing locally irritating ingredients (bee or snake venom, turpentine, capsaicin). This combination can cause severe chemical burns in the area of application.
If a patient purchased Chondrocream without prior consultation with a doctor, he should be informed about this. A neurologist, orthopedist, or rheumatologist can reduce the dose of systemic medications, thereby reducing the pharmacological burden on the body.
Analogs
Current analogues of Chondrocream are external products Arthro-Active, balms Dikul and Sofya, Honda, Rescuer, Shark fat. Among pharmacological preparations, warming ointments Apizartron, Capsicam, Viprosal, Espol, Efkamon, formic alcohol, Bom-Benge, and turpentine ointment have similar properties.
