Cream "Diclosan Forte" is a bioactive supplement designed for joint therapy. The composition of the drug contains components of plant and synthetic origin. Often, the cream is recommended as part of the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis. Against the background of the use of a medicinal cream, restoration of cartilage, bone, and soft tissues affected by the disease is observed. In addition, the remedy helps to eliminate joint stiffness, reduce morning swelling and the severity of pain.
The instructions for the drug contain information about the negative effects of the Diclosan Forte cream. The list of side effects is small, but each of them can provoke a serious deterioration in well-being. In this regard, before starting the use of the medication, it is important to consult with a vertebrologist, orthopedist, rheumatologist or neurologist. The doctor will help determine the recommended single and daily doses, taking into accountcharacteristics of the body of each patient.
Medication Description
Externally, the drug looks like a cream with a thick consistency, white color, pleasant aroma of essential oils. The product is absorbed into the skin rather slowly, which explains its ability to act on the joints for a long time. It should be noted that Diclosan Forte is ineffective in degenerative-dystrophic and inflammatory pathologies.
The effect of the Diclosan Forte cream is aimed at regenerating the structures of the joints damaged by the pathology, as well as increasing the functional activity of the joints. With arthrosis and osteochondrosis, thinning and rapid wear of hyaline cartilage is always observed. Such a trifle can lead in a few months to the fact that the patient's joints will be impaired:
- In the morning, stiffness in movements appears, which disappears no earlier than an hour later.
- Bending the ankles, elbows, knees is accompanied by specific clicks.
- Soreness occurs at any time, greatly intensifies after training and other physical exertion.
Cream "Diclosan Forte" belongs to the group of chondroprotectors, which are designed for the systematic restoration of cartilage. As the active components of the drug accumulate in the joint, its other pharmacological properties also appear. After a few months of use, the soreness recedes, the volume of articular movement increases significantly.
Pharmacological effects, group
It is not a pharmacological agent, but refers to biologically active additives that have a diverse effect on the destroyed structures of the joints. The therapeutic activity of the cream is based on the properties of the main component of the drug - glucosamine.
This monosaccharide is found in synovial fluid, chondroitin, produced by the cartilaginous tissues of the joints. In people with pathological disorders in the musculoskeletal system, glucosamine is produced in insufficient quantities. The use of the cream allows you to replenish the reserves of the necessary element. During the application of the cream "Diclosan Forte" according to the instructions, the following properties appear:
- reduces swelling, soreness;
- stops the process of inflammation;
- stimulates the production of hyaluronates;
- activates the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans.
At the same time, enzymes that have a destructive effect on hyaline cartilage are inhibited. The activity of superoxide radicals and lysosomal enzymes also decreases. Thus, tissue destruction is suspended, a long stage of remission sets in, the pathology stops recurring.
The cream contains essential oils that have antiseptic, distracting, locally irritating, analgesic properties. They improve blood microcirculation, act as an anti-inflammatory agent, promote rapid regeneration of damaged cartilage tissues.
Thanks to an integrated approach, joints andspine stay he althy for a long time.
Pharmacological forms, composition
The drug is produced by a domestic pharmaceutical company, packaged in 50 grams in plastic bottles, 75 grams in aluminum tubes. Additionally, bottles and tubes are placed in cardboard packaging, complete with instructions for the Diclosan Forte cream.
The main components of the drug are: a complex of aminoglycans, cosmetic oils of rosemary, cedar, tea tree. In addition, fat-soluble vitamins have been added to the cream, which enhances its ability to regenerate soft tissues. The auxiliary components of the drug include: kathon, citric acid, oxyethylene diphosphoric acid, cetylstearyl alcohol, glycerin, beeswax, paraffin oil, olive oil, stearin, paraffin, soybean oil, purified water.
In the composition of the cream with glucosamine "Diclosan Forte" there are warming substances, so it is often recommended for use by patients suffering from swelling and pain during sudden changes in weather conditions, exacerbation of other chronic pathologies. Significantly enhance the therapeutic effect allows the combination of the external form of the drug with oral.
Using this drug
It is a symptomatic drug and is intended solely for the treatment of symptoms. It will not be possible to eliminate the clinical manifestations of pathologies that occur during exacerbation. Instructions for use contains a recommendation during periods of exacerbation to supplementuse of dietary supplements by taking analgesic drugs.
The most appropriate use of "Diclosan Forte" will be at the initial stages of degenerative-dystrophic joint pathologies. It is at this stage of the development of the disease that the possibility of restoring the destroyed cartilage remains. At stages 2-3 of the disease, as a rule, treatment by surgical intervention is indicated.
Indications, contraindications for use
Cream with glucosamine "Diclosan Forte" 75ml is indicated for use in the treatment of pathologies such as osteoarthritis, which occurs against the background of destruction of cartilaginous tissues. In addition, the cream is indicated for spondylarthrosis, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis. Also, the drug is effective in the treatment of tendovaginitis, tendinitis.
Thus, the main indications for the use of Diclosan Forte glucosamine cream are as follows:
- Neuralgia, including intercostal.
- Shoulohumeral periarthritis, epicondylitis.
- Osteochondrosis: lumbosacral, thoracic, cervical.
- Contractures with various localizations.
- Arthritis: gouty, reactive, rheumatoid.
Traumatologists cream is recommended for use during the rehabilitation period after subluxations, dislocations, fractures. BAA is able to stimulate tissue regeneration after rupture of tendons, ligaments, muscles.
The main contraindications that prevent the use of "Diclosan" are children's age, as well as individual hypersusceptibility to any ofdrug components. Women in the lactation period and during pregnancy, the cream is also contraindicated.
Dosage
Chondroprotectors are the only group of drugs that have the ability to regenerate damaged cartilage. However, their use is always long-term and involves constant maintenance of the optimal concentration of glucosamine in the foci of pathology. Depending on the degree of destruction of hyaline cartilage, the duration of therapy can reach 2–24 months.
What else does the instructions for use for Diclosan Forte cream tell us? The cream should be applied to the skin in the projection of damaged joints three times a day. Better absorption is facilitated by light massaging movements when applying the drug. In the treatment of damage to the hip joints, the recommended dose is up to 4 cm of cream. When applied to the wrist and elbow joints, apply up to 2 cm of cream.
Adverse effects, special instructions for use
The components that make up the drug do not penetrate into the bloodstream, and therefore no systemic negative manifestations were recorded. If the patient has hypersensitivity to the agent, or he violates the dosing regimen, the development of allergic reactions is not excluded, the clinical manifestations of which are skin itching, soreness, rashes, redness, swelling.
If allergic manifestations occur, the applied cream must be washed off andstop using it. In addition, it is recommended to take an antihistamine medication and consult a doctor.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Clinical studies to confirm the safety of the drug when used by pregnant women and in the lactation period by the manufacturer were not conducted. In this regard, experts do not recommend this category of women to use the drug. Some cream ingredients, such as essential oils, are able to penetrate into milk, which, in turn, is fraught with signs of an allergic reaction in an infant.
If there is an urgent need to use the cream during the lactation period, the woman should first stop breastfeeding.
Analogues of Diclosan Forte cream
The drug has no structural analogues. Ointment forms of drugs such as Artrocin, Shark Fat (with glucosamine, chondroitin), Artro-Active have a similar effect. The following have a regenerating effect on the joints: Chondroxide, Teraflex, Dona.
It is important to remember that any of the analogues has its own contraindications and can provoke specific negative effects. Therefore, before any replacement with an analogue, you should consult a specialist.
Below, consider reviews of the Diclosan Forte cream.
What do people think of this drug?
Patients are satisfied with this medication, because it quickly helps to relieve unpleasant symptoms, is well tolerated and does notcauses adverse reactions.
The cream, according to the reviews of many people, shows a special effectiveness if you combine its application with massage.
The disadvantages of the remedy include the duration of its use.
