Rumalon is a solution for injection in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
It helps slow the progression of osteoporosis - joint diseases accompanied by thinning of the cartilaginous tissue and changes in the shape of the joint surface. The drug is an extract made from cartilage tissue and bone marrow tissue of calves.
Rumalon promotes the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and cartilage collagen, while decreasing the activity of enzymes, which causes thinning of the articular cartilage. It slows down the development of osteoporosis.
Clinical and pharmacological group
Glucosaminoglycan-peptide complex. It belongs to the group of active biogenic stimulators of animal origin, it has a pronounced chondroprotective (protective) action
Terms of sale from pharmacies
You can buy without a doctor's prescription.
Price
How much does Rumalon cost in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of1 250 rubles.
.Composition and form of release
Rumalon is produced in the form of a solution for intramuscular injection: clear, from yellowish brown to pale yellow with a brownish hue, with a smell of metasrezole (1 or 2 ml in ampoules of light-protective glass; 5 ampoules in a contiguous cell package; 1 or 2 packages or 5 or 10 ampoules with a scarifier or a knife ampoule complete in a cardboard box pack).
The composition of 1 ml of the solution includes the active ingredient: bone marrow extract and cartilage of young animals - 25 mg.
pharmachologic effect
Has the ability to stimulate the process of restoration of cartilaginous tissue in the joints. With the application of Rumalon, the production of glycosaminoglycans and collagen is increased, which are the main "building material" for the connective tissue of cartilage.
The drug normalizes the process of supply of nutrients in the cartilage and inhibits the activity of enzymes that destroy the cartilaginous tissue.
Indications for use
This chondroprotector is prescribed for degenerative diseases of cartilaginous tissues:
- gonarthrosis (deforming arthrosis of the knee joint);
- coxarthrosis (osteoarthrosis of the hip joint);
- chondromalacia of the patella;
- spondylosis and spondylarthrosis, Bechterew's disease;
- Meniscopathy of knee joints;
- arthrosis of small joints (fingers, toes);
- other osteoarthrosis (ankle, shoulder joints, etc.).
Contraindications
Rumalon is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to its components. The drug is not prescribed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Intended use for pregnancy and lactation
Doctors do not allow injections to pregnant women in any trimester. The drug can by its side effects weaken the body and harm the child. Also, you can not breastfeed and undergo Rumalon therapy in parallel.
If the treatment is necessary, then the woman should refuse breastfeeding. Otherwise, the substance of the drug through the milk will reach the baby. This will lead to severe allergies and complications with health.
Dosage and route of administration
As indicated in the instructions for use, Rumalon should be administered intramuscularly.
The recommended dosing regimen, if no other prescriptions:
- first day ml;
- second day ml;
- the third day and further - 1 ml 3 times a week.
The course of therapy is 5-6 weeks. Repeated treatment can be prescribed by the attending physician after consultation, using the same scheme.
Side effect
Among the possible side effects of the drug can be identified:
- Headache;
- Allergic rashes on the skin;
- Diarrhea;
- Constipation;
- Disorder of the digestive tract;
- The medicine can cause disturbances from the nervous system;
- Dizziness;
- Dysseptic disorders.
There may also appear hyperemia or swelling at the site of administration of the drug. As a rule, these phenomena and other allergic reactions soon pass independently.
Overdose
About cases of overdose is unknown, there may be an increase in side effects.
special instructions
According to the results of the studies, a relatively rapid onset of a clinically significant drug effect was noted.
The effect of 1 course of therapy persists for 7-12 months.
Interaction with other drugs
The interaction of Rumalon with other drugs / drugs has not been identified. The drug is allowed in combination with physiotherapy.
Reviews
We offer you to read reviews of people who used the drug Rumalon:
- Katerina. I wonder how long it takes to wait for the effect. Has passed the full course, registered by the doctor, even if a little bit helped. Such a feeling that just fiz. solution pierced and all. It did not get any easier on gram.
- Natalia. Helping, almost at once, the pain diminished. Has made all 5 nyxis, about I do not know it is possible to continue to be treated further. At me after a nyxis squeezes heads, such as tides and noise in ears (chto.-something sheburushit), it is not very pleasant. Rheumatologist said, then such side effects from Rumalon should not be. Now I do not know whether to continue to stab or not. Who faced this.
- Maria. Rumalon - a good drug, only they need a long time to heal, since it acts slowly. Improvement does not come immediately, but after a while. And the disease itself arthrosis - not simple and easy. Familiar drug did not help, appointed another.
Analogues
Analogues of injections Rumalon are drugs (list):
- Solventius;
- Teraflex;
- Aertal;
- Revmafit;
- Gialgan;
- Nikofleks;
- Protekon;
- Artiflex;
- Osteoarthritis;
- Biartin;
- Movalis;
- Alflutop;
- Dicluberl;
- Bishofit.
Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Store at a temperature of 18-20 ° C, out of the reach of children and protected from light.
Shelf life - 5 years.
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