Structum - analogues

Diseases of the joints, as a rule, are associated with a violation of metabolic processes in the cartilaginous tissue and its insufficient growth. To solve such problems, chondroprotectors are used, one of which is Structum - medicine analogs are based on the same active substances, but usually are much cheaper.

Analogues of Structum 500 in tablets

The active ingredient of the drug in question is chondroitin sodium sulfate. This ingredient reduces the intensity of degenerative processes in cartilage tissue, stimulates its biological synthesis. Moreover, chondroitin prevents the destruction of bones and loss of calcium. With regular course use of Structum, there is a significant improvement in joint mobility, a decrease in the severity of the pain syndrome.

Despite the indicated advantages of the drug, it often becomes necessary to replace it due to high cost or lack of pharmacy networks. In such cases, the following analogs of Structum 500 are recommended:

• Hondroflex;
• Chondroitin;
• Arthron Khondreks;
• Structotine;
• Chondroxide;
• Mukosat;
• Arthrin;
• Hondrogaard;
• Honsurid;
• Chondrolife;
• Chondrolon;
• Arthrotzles;
• Artiflex Hondro;
• Arthrodar;
• Amoeolin;
• Movahain;
• Teraflex;
• Diamax;
• Arthrosan;
• Arthron Triac;
• Aponil;
• Alit;
• Affida Fort;
• Chondrocoster;
• Khondra-Sila;
• Fleczerin;
• Sinarth.

In addition, there are many varieties of local medicines in the form of ointments or gels, performing the same functions as Structum. In particularly severe cases and with a strong limitation of joint mobility, some of these drugs should be purchased as suspensions, solutions or powders for injections (intramuscularly and intra-articularly).

It is believed that chondroitin sodium sulfate is not the only chemical capable of stopping degenerative processes in the cartilaginous tissue and restoring its growth. Glucosamine is also known for this therapeutic effect, so there are complex analogues of Structum, combining both components.

What is better - Structum or Arthra?

One of the most popular substitutes for the described drug is Arthra (250, 500 and 750 mg). Interestingly, this drug has more indications for use, they include not only degenerative pathologies of the joints, but also diseases of the spine, bones ( osteoporosis , fractures, chronic calcium deficiency). At the same time, the process of restoration of bone tissue is accelerated (formation of so-called "callus"), compression of connective fibers stops. Regular use of Arthra during long courses (the effect of the drug is cumulative) allows to reduce pain in joints, accelerate recovery after fractures and bone fragmentation, normalize the production of cartilaginous tissue and articular lubrication, improve limb mobility and flexibility of the spinal column.

According to experts, Arthra is more effective than Structum, although both drugs are given equally often. The fact is that the complex combination of glucosamine and chondroitin provides a much faster result.

Separately it is worth mentioning such an analogue of the considered medicines, as Alfulltop. As a rule, it is used in the form of injections. Neuropathologists prefer this particular remedy due to its natural components and, accordingly, maximum safety. In addition, Alflutop provides relief of pain almost immediately, after 1-2 procedures.