Osteogenon. Instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues

Osteogenon is a medicationaffecting the metabolism in the cartilage and bone tissue of patients with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. The price of the drug is high, but it is justified by the effectiveness and relative safety for patients. The reviews of those who took the medicine differ, which is due to the individual reaction of the body to the components of the composition.

Indications for use

The medicine belongs to metabolic medicines, as it helps not only to replenish the deficiency of calcium and other important components, but also contributes to their proper absorption.

The main indications for prescribing the drug:

• Primary osteoporosis, a disease triggered by hormonal changes during menopause. The tool helps to slow down the progression of the disorder and prevents the development of complications against the background of the disease.
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• Violation of the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Such deviations can significantly worsen the condition, especially during the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding.
• Deficiency of calcium and other components, developing against the background of another disease.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, in which the patient has concomitant bone abnormalities.
• Osteoarthritis at different stages.
• Arthrosis with damage to large articular joints. The remedy cannot act as the only method of treatment, but it is often prescribed in combination with other medicines.
• Bone fractures of varying degrees of complexity. Doctors draw the attention of patients to the fact that the use of the drug is advisable only after the rehabilitation period begins and the patient begins to move.

The drug can be used as a prophylaxis for patients who suffer from any diseases or have a tendency to impair the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

Chemical composition

Osteogenon, the price (reviews about the medicine are usually left by patients using it in courses) which is quite high, has a combined composition that includes several active ingredients:

• Ossein is an essential basic substance that includes several ingredients - non-collagen peptides and collagens. Due to this substance, the effect on the cartilage tissue is carried out, its strengthening and elasticity increase.
• Calcium, which ensures the strength of the bone tissue and prevents the formation of cavities in it.
• Phosphorus, which takes part in the absorption of calcium, which prevents the component from being washed out of the bones under the influence of various factors.

The composition of the product also includes additional ingredients in the form of titanium dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, starch. These substances have no medicinal properties.

Release form

The drug is available for patients in tablet form. The tablets are oblong and biconvex, yellow and film-coated.

They are placed in plates of 10 pieces. In a small cardboard box you can find 4 blisters and a description in which the patient can learn in detail about the features of treatment and possible contraindications.

The cost of the tablet product ranges from 700-860 rubles. depending on the manufacturer's batch and region of distribution.

Pharmacodynamics

The medicine helps to normalize calcium metabolism in the body, stimulates its absorption and significantly reduces the risks of progression of the pathological condition. The ability of the main components to influence not only bone, but also cartilaginous tissue is noted. As a result, the amount of synovial fluid in the joint capsule is normalized, the cartilage becomes elastic, the process of their destruction under the influence of degenerative-dystrophic changes.

The drug saturates tissues with calcium and phosphorus, which is important not only for bone fractures, but also in case of progression of arthrosis. The effect of the drug is especially pronounced in osteoporosis of the primary and secondary types.

For example, with menopause, this condition develops as a result of a decrease in estrogen production under the influence of natural physiological factors. Taking the pill somewhat improves the condition, even in the case of a severe course of the disease. The medication also has a positive effect on connective tissue, heart function and vascular health.

When studying the characteristics of the drug, experts noted that it not only saturates the tissues with the necessary substances, but also stimulates the formation of osteoblasts, which allows you to fight the initial and advanced forms osteoporosis. The tablets also slow down the process of tissue destruction, which is important for eliminating the symptoms of a pathological condition.

Pharmacodynamics

Osteogenon (the price and reviews of the remedy are the most popular questions among patients) is well absorbed in the digestive tract after oral administration. The film shell of the agent dissolves in the small intestine, and the components of the drug penetrate into the systemic circulation.

Most of them are concentrated in bone and cartilage tissue, synovial fluid and some other tissues. The processing of the ingredients takes place in the liver, after which some of the metabolites are evacuated by the kidneys.

Disorders from the digestive and urinary organs can hinder the absorption, processing and elimination of components. But only severe diseases lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of treatment as a result of a deterioration in the absorption of ingredients. The components of the composition in a minimum amount can accumulate in the tissues, so the therapeutic effect persists for some time after the end of the course.

Application

The product is intended only for oral use in the dosage prescribed by a specialist. It may differ depending on the disease, its stage and the presence of concomitant complications in the patient.

For children under 18

Tableted medication is not used in the therapy of patients under 18 years of age. This is due to the lack of data on the effect of its components on the body of adolescents and children.

If patients under 18 years of age need to use drugs to strengthen bone tissue, safer means are selected, which less often lead to the development of complications.

For adults

Osteogenon is often prescribed for adults when certain indications appear. Its price is high for many patients, but its effectiveness is justified, so they prefer to use this medication. Feedback on the action of the components of the composition is in most cases positive.

The daily dosage for patients differs depending on the disease:

Disease	Dosage and duration of drug use
Osteoporosis	With a mild form of such a disease, the drug is used for 2 months, using 2 tablets in the morning and in the evening. If the disease proceeds with severe symptoms or complications, the daily dosage can be increased to 8 tablets, dividing it into 2 doses during the day. The duration of treatment in this case does not exceed 3 months, but may vary according to individual indications.
Degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system	In case of mild diseases, a single dose for the patient is 1 tablet, and the reception is repeated 2 times a day. If there is no pronounced effect or the disease is difficult, the dose for 1 dose is increased to 2 tablets, while it is repeated in the morning and in the evening.
Bone fractures	In case of fractures, the drug is usually taken during the period of active rehabilitation, but sometimes the drug can be used during the period of immobilization of the patient to accelerate tissue recovery. The ability of the main components to stimulate the formation of osteoblasts helps to significantly shorten the recovery period. The dosage per day for patients does not exceed 4 tablets. It must be divided into 2 receptions, observing approximately equal time intervals

It is important to drink the medicine with a sufficient amount of water so that the membrane quickly dissolves, the components penetrate into the systemic circulation.

For pregnant

During the period of gestation and breastfeeding, the agent can be used according to indications. These periods are not considered an obstacle to therapy, but treatment is carried out only after consulting a specialist.

The dosage for pregnant and lactating women usually does not exceed 2 tablets per day. But with a pronounced deficiency and the appearance of complications against its background, it is allowed to increase it to 4 tablets per day. As in the therapy of other categories of patients, the daily rate is divided into 2 doses during the day.

The duration of use is 1 month, according to individual indications, it can be increased up to 2 months, if necessary.

For the elderly

The drug for elderly patients is used in the same way as for adults. In most cases, no dose adjustment is required. With a mild course of the disease, patients take no more than 4 tablets per day, with a severe course - no more than 8 tablets.

It is imperative to divide the daily rate into 2 doses, observing an equal time interval. The duration of therapy for elderly patients does not exceed 3 months. If the effect is noted earlier, it is allowed to shorten this period.

Contraindications

Osteogenon, the price (reviews of the drug can be negative, when complications arise during the treatment process) of which depends on the region of distribution, cannot always be used for patients.

There are contraindications for treatment:

• Intolerance to the main or auxiliary ingredients of the composition.
• The patient's age is up to 18 years.
• Kidney disease that requires regular hemodialysis. The drug in this case can aggravate the condition.
• Severe liver failure, viral liver diseases that disrupt the functioning of the organ.
• Elevated levels of calcium in the blood and urine.
• Severe course of chronic heart disease.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding against the background of the progression of pathologies of erosive and ulcerative origin.
• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer, the presence of ulcerative foci on the mucous membranes of the intestines.
• Diseases of the stomach, accompanied by frequent vomiting.
• Impaired absorption of components in the digestive tract. Such deviations reduce the effectiveness of any medication.

Relative contraindications include acute infectious diseases of the digestive system and severe arterial hypertension. After examination, patients may reveal individual contraindications that are absent in the official instructions.

Overdose

Cases of overdose with pills have not been recorded, but this is not considered a reason for uncontrolled use. Doctors cannot rule out the likelihood of such complications occurring if a large number of pills are accidentally taken.

In this case, patients may experience digestive disorders, manifested in the form of nausea and bouts of vomiting, pain in the abdomen. Many patients talk about frequent loose stools and flatulence, severe bloating, which aggravates all manifestations.

Overdose may be accompanied by an acute allergic reaction manifested by the skin and mucous membranes. A rash appears on the body, quickly spreading to large areas. Patients are worried about severe itching, there is swelling of the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nasal passages. As the symptomatology progresses, manifestations of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis appear in the form of lacrimation and discharge from the nose of a large amount of clear mucus.

In the event of an overdose, you should immediately stop using the medication and consult a doctor. The condition usually does not threaten the patient's life, but requires the appointment of drugs to eliminate the manifestations. The treatment regimen in each case is individual, selected depending on the symptoms. Usually enterosorbents, antiemetic and antihistamines are used.

Side effects

Negative symptoms appear mainly when the doctor's recommendations are violated. Only sometimes do patients notice their development against the background of adherence to all the rules.

The most common complications:

• Headache and poor sleep.
• Indigestion, accompanied by bloating and severe flatulence.
• Weakness and fatigue.
• Dry mouth and intense thirst.
• Elevated levels of calcium in the blood and urine, determined during laboratory examination of biological material.
• Rash, skin irritation and peeling, spread of symptoms to the limbs and trunk.

The appearance of negative reactions is not always considered a reason to refuse treatment. Sometimes the doctor will simply adjust the dose. But it is strongly not recommended to continue the course on your own with the development of complications.

Special recommendations

Osteogenon (the price and reviews of the medicine are questions that should be clarified before starting use) contains phosphorus and calcium, so it is better to take the tablets with meals. This will allow the ingredients to be better absorbed in the body, the effectiveness is somewhat increased.

You should not take the tablets on an empty stomach, so as not to provoke complications from the gastric mucosa. This recommendation is especially important for patients with chronic gastritis.

Doctors note that calcium is better absorbed by the body during physical activity, that is, muscle work. In case of forced immobilization, pills are not often prescribed if the specialist believes that therapy can be postponed.

Drug interactions

The tablet formulation is not used concurrently with medicines based on the same components. The absorption and activity of antibacterial drugs from the tetracyclines group deteriorates somewhat with the use of Osteogenon.

Iron absorption in the digestive tract is also impaired when taken with tablets. If you need to use such funds, it is worth taking a break between taking at least 4 hours.

Storage conditions and periods

It is worth storing the medication in a dark and cool place; it is important to protect it from children and direct sunlight.

The maximum storage time is 4 years. The production date is indicated on the packaging.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensing of the medication is carried out in pharmacies after presenting a certified prescription form from a doctor.

Analogs

The tool has no structural analogs that would contain the same active ingredients. But some analogs have similar properties.

Osteokea

A popular substitute based on calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D. It is available as an oral tablet. Use the drug for long courses. Unlike the original, which is used mainly for treatment, a substitute can be prescribed as prophylactic courses to compensate for the deficiency of important components.

The cost of the analogue is slightly less, it is 400 rubles. per packing.

Bivalos

Substitute based on strontium ranelate, which stimulates bone regeneration and the formation of new osteoblasts. The drug is available in the form of a powder, from which a suspension is prepared for oral use.

Despite the different composition, the analogue has a similar effect. The medication costs about 800-900 rubles. per packing.

Osteogenon is an effective medication for normalizing metabolism in bone and cartilaginous tissue, restoring damaged areas of bones in fractures. The price of the pills is high, but patients buy them because of their effectiveness. Reviews about their action are different, since the patient's body can react differently to the components of the composition. In most cases, people's responses are positive, but violation of the instructions can provoke complications.

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