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One of the most common diseases of the musculoskeletal system today is osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. With this disease, degradation of cartilaginous discs occurs against the background of excessive loads on the spinal column. The patient notes pain, crunching, shooting in the neck when turning and tilting. Naturally, the question arises of how to relieve discomfort in this area. Komsomolskaya Pravda will talk about existing effective drugs for cervical osteochondrosis.
List of 10 inexpensive and effective drugs for cervical osteochondrosis according to the KP
1. Ketonal
NSAIDs for pain relief with various forms of release: cream and gel for topical use, injection, capsules, tablets and even rectal suppositories. Effective for osteochondrosis, rheumatological diseases and other conditions associated with pain. Contains ketoprofen, which is rapidly absorbed and anesthetizes.
It is available without a prescription, but it has many contraindications, and therefore it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking it. Persons with ulcers, bleeding disorders, hepatic and renal insufficiency, the drug is contraindicated. It is not used by those who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting. Children under 15 years of age, pregnant and lactating Ketonal are not prescribed.
2. Nimesil
Another drug from the group of anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs. Helps to overcome inflammation and pain in the musculoskeletal system. Available in the form of nimesulide granules for oral suspension in patients over 12 years of age.
It has contraindications similar to the previous drug. In people with gastrointestinal problems, taking NSAIDs can exacerbate ulcers. The drug can cause water retention in the body, so for the period of use it is necessary to control blood pressure. Recently, it has been dispensed from pharmacies by prescription.
3. Artradol
When there are metabolic disorders in the cartilage tissue, the doctor may prescribe Artradol, a drug that stimulates the restoration of cartilage and regulates the content of phosphorus and calcium.
Artradol ampoules contain a lyophilisate for the preparation of a solution for intramuscular injection. The active substance of the drug is sodium chondroitin sulfate, which slows down the development of osteochondrosis. Prescription medicine.
Artradol is contraindicated in children (under 18), pregnant and lactating women. Under the supervision of a physician, the drug is used simultaneously with blood-thinning drugs.
4. Teraflex
The principle of operation of Teraflex is similar to the previous tool. In addition to chondroitin sulfate, the drug contains glucosamine, which has a protective effect on cartilage. Against the background of the reception, inflammation and pain syndrome are stopped, there is no need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Not recommended for use in children under 15 years of age, during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in severe chronic renal failure. Persons with diabetes require monitoring of glucose levels while taking Teraflex. The drug in the form of tablets is dispensed without a prescription.
5. Chondrolone
Chondrolon is a chondroprotector, an analogue of Artradol. The drug stimulates the production of joint fluid, takes care of the restoration of the cartilage surface of the joints. One of the important properties of Chondrolon is the fight against enzymes that cause cartilage degradation.
The drug is contraindicated in children, pregnant and lactating women, patients with thrombophlebitis. A prescription is required to purchase Hondrolone.
6. Dona
Another chondroprotector with glucosamine sulfate in the composition. The drug inhibits degenerative changes in the joints, has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
There have been no studies on the use of the drug among children under 12 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, so these groups should refrain from taking Dona. Renal failure and allergic reactions to the components in the composition are also contraindications for use.
A prescription is not required to purchase these tablets.
7. Sirdalud
Sirdalud as a muscle relaxant is prescribed if, with cervical osteochondrosis, the patient experiences a painful muscle spasm in the neck. Because of this, a person can lose almost the entire range of motion, while pain disappears while taking the drug, and active and passive movements return due to the disappearance of excess muscle tone.
The composition contains tizanidine. The drug is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age and those taking fluvoxamine/ciprofloxacin. During pregnancy, Sirdalud can only be prescribed by a doctor in special cases, after weighing all the risks. This is a prescription drug. Sirdalud also affects the concentration, and therefore, after taking the drug, drive with extreme caution.
8. Novocaine
In addition to pain relief, Novocain effectively copes with muscle spasm, including in the neck with osteochondrosis. The drug is presented in pharmacies in the form of a solution for injection.
Not applicable during pregnancy, lactation and in children under 18 years of age. At a consultation with a doctor, the advisability of blockade, in other words, local anesthesia, should be discussed, since Novocain is a symptomatic therapy, and not a treatment for the root cause of the pathology of the cervical spine.
9. Comfort ointment
As ancient as the world means, but effective if you want to anesthetize the inflamed area of the spine. For many, ointments seem to be safer than oral tablets or capsules in anti-inflammatory therapy. Camphor ointment is one of the commonly available remedies that quickly relieve pain against the background of osteochondrosis of the neck.
It is important to know that warming agents, including those with camphor in the composition, should not be applied to damaged skin and used for swelling. Camphor ointment is also contraindicated for children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
10. Ointment Espol
Hot pepper in the composition of Espol ointment suggests that the warming effect of the product is powerful. Against the background of application, the pain subsides, and blood microcirculation normalizes.
Such products should be applied after a mini test for an allergic reaction (checking the product on the elbow) for skin rashes and discomfort. The drug is not recommended for children.
How to choose drugs for cervical osteochondrosis
The choice of medicines in pharmacies today is huge, we have listed only the top 10 effective drugs for cervical osteochondrosis. However, any treatment should be coordinated with your doctor. It is the specialist who will help you choose the optimal dosage and duration of use.
If there is no talk of surgery, physiotherapy, massage, exercise therapy and medication are prescribed as part of the conservative treatment of osteochondrosis. The latter have several goals: from pain relief to the regeneration of cartilage tissue in each case.
- Ketonal, Nimesil – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation and pain relief.
- Artradol, Teraflex, Chondrolon, Dona are chondroprotectors that will help restore blood microcirculation and protect cartilage from progressive destruction, regenerate cartilage tissue in the discs between the vertebrae.
- Sirdalud, Novocain – muscle relaxants that fight spasm of the neck muscles during an exacerbation of osteochondrosis.
- Camphor ointment, Espol ointment and other warming gels and creams are home remedies for local rapid anesthesia. They improve blood circulation, thereby beneficially affecting cartilage.
Popular questions and answers
We asked about cervical osteochondrosis neurologist Olga Vlasova.