Description of the drug
For treatment of the spine and joints, a course of Collagen Ultra is required. Its active components accumulate in pathological foci, gradually exerting a therapeutic effect. The combined local remedy is used to treat both inflammatory and degenerative diseases. Why do doctors include cream and gel in treatment regimens:
- reduction in the severity of symptoms - nagging, aching pain, stiffness, morning swelling of the joints;
- prevention of the progression of aseptic inflammation, its spread to healthy connective tissue structures;
- reducing the pharmacological load on the body by reducing doses of systemic drugs;
- partial regeneration of cartilage tissue as a result of replenishment of collagen reserves.
The cream has a dense thick consistency, white color and a pleasant aroma of essential oils. Gel is a jelly-like transparent substance with the smell of medicinal plants. Despite the similarity of most ingredients, they are not always interchangeable.
The cream is used to relieve symptoms of chronic pathologies. And the components of the gel penetrate tissues faster, which makes it possible to use it in the treatment of diseases in a subacute form.
Clinical and pharmacological group
The external agent Collagen Ultra is included in the group of bioactive additives for the treatment of symptomatic treatment of joint pathologies.
pharmachologic effect
The therapeutic properties of the combination product are based on the pharmacological actions of their ingredients. Collagen Ultra (cream and gel) contains phytoextracts of medicinal plants and healthy oils. Each component has its own clinical activity. And their combination causes a pronounced multifaceted effect on the human musculoskeletal system:
- relief of the inflammatory process by improving blood circulation and microcirculation;
- stimulation of increased production of the body’s own collagen and other chondroprotectors;
- accelerating the removal of tissue breakdown products from joints, vertebrae and intervertebral discs;
- improvement of trophism as a result of eliminating the deficiency of nutrients and oxygen in cells;
- reducing the severity of pain due to irritation of sensitive nerve endings located in the subcutaneous tissue.
The cream contains glucosamine, a chondroprotector that stimulates the restoration of damaged articular cartilage. As it accumulates in the body, it exhibits anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and analgesic activity.
The use of any dosage form of Collagen Ultra helps strengthen joints and spinal segments. The strength and elasticity of muscles, ligaments, tendons increases, and the condition of blood vessels improves. Stiffness of movements, clicks when flexing and extending large and small joints disappear.
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Release form and composition
The medicine is packaged in polymer tubes of 75.0 g. They are placed in cardboard boxes along with instructions for use. The active ingredients of the gel are collagen, phytoextracts of mint, sage, pine, lingonberry leaf. Capsaicin, rosemary and fir essential oils also have an analgesic effect. The auxiliary composition of the gel is represented by water, methylparaben, propylparaben, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium carboxyethylcellulose. The active composition of Collagen Ultra cream is formed from the following components:
- glucosamine sulfate;
- phytoextracts of horsetail, wormwood, burdock;
- collagen (fibrillar protein that forms the basis of the body’s connective tissue):
- capsaicin;
- fir, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary essential oils.
The cream and gel also contain urea, soybean oil and glycerin. These ingredients moisturize the skin and prevent moisture evaporation. Auxiliary components accelerate the absorption of chondroprotectors, phytoextracts, and essential oils. They also provide long-term positive treatment results due to the gradual release of biologically active substances.
In addition to external agents, the Collagen Ultra therapeutic line includes powders for dissolution in water. Their course intake stimulates collagen production and strengthens the body's defenses.
Doctors often recommend that patients combine drugs for internal and external use. This is especially true for chronic, progressive pathologies, such as coxarthrosis or gonarthrosis.
Storage conditions and periods
The shelf life of Collagen Ultra is 24 months. Cream and gel should be stored at room temperature, away from sunlight. The spoilage of drugs is indicated by a change in their color, smell, or consistency. After opening the polymer tube, medications should be used within 2-3 months.
Comparative analysis of treatment of patients in groups A and B
A comparison of the results of treatment of patients in groups A and B demonstrated some differences, indicating the effectiveness of the drug "Collagen Ultra" in comparison with the existing practice of conservative treatment. It was noted that the use of the drug significantly reduces the reduction time of such manifestations of the disease as pain and inflammation in the joints, stiffness regressed and the range of movements in the joints increased. The patients' mood and thus their quality of life improved. At the same time, the studied parameters (clinical and laboratory - Table 4) turned out to be comparable.
Dynamics of changes in peripheral blood parameters during treatment
Dynamics of changes in peripheral blood parameters during treatment
LABORATORY INDICATORS | ALL PATIENTS N=77 (1ST DAY) | GROUP A, N=41 (10TH DAY) | GROUP B, N=36 (10TH DAY) |
White blood cell count (109/L) | 7,1 ± 2,4 | 5,8 ± 2,0 | 5,7 ± 1,9 |
ESR, mm | 8,5 ± 2,6 | 7,9 ± 3,1 | 8,1 ± 2,1 |
Treatment with the Collagen Ultra complex of drugs allows you to reduce both the treatment time and the hospital period, which is important for medical institutions. The drug demonstrated a better safety profile compared to traditional treatment tactics.
Important features of Collagen Ultra products include high clinical effectiveness and ease of use, which provides significant economic and clinical benefits (reduction in the number of procedures, errors in drug dosing).
Conclusion
The use of Collagen Ultra in the complex therapy of patients with dystrophic-degenerative joint changes is one of the important directions in the treatment of these current diseases. The clinical study demonstrated the high clinical effectiveness of the combined drug “Collagen Ultra” in the treatment of patients with damage to the joints and spine. This drug is a source of biologically active low-molecular polypeptides and amino acids, which are building materials for the elements of the musculoskeletal system, helping to strengthen and restore the connective tissue, including. and cartilage tissue.
Considering the complex effect on all symptoms of a chronic pathological process, as well as a good safety profile and pharmacoeconomic feasibility, we can talk about Collagen Ultra products as an important, additional method of treating these diseases.
conclusions
The Collagen Ultra series of products is well tolerated, has pleasant organoleptic properties and does not cause unwanted reactions.
The Collagen Ultra series of products has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, metabolic effect and can be recommended in the complex treatment of patients with chronic lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
The Collagen Ultra series of products helps reduce dystrophic-degenerative changes in joints, improve joint mobility and increase the patient’s activity level.
"Collagen Ultra" in cream and gel forms does not have an irritating effect, reduces inflammatory reactions and pain, and helps restore connective tissue, including. and cartilage tissue in the lesions.
The Collagen Ultra complex of products is safe and convenient to use and is recommended for use in inpatient and outpatient settings in complex treatment.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions for use, Collagen Ultra should be used after consultation with a doctor. The drug is intended to eliminate painful symptoms of joint pathologies. Taking powders with collagen or applying cream and gel locally for pathogenetic treatment is not advisable. An integrated approach is used to treat arthritis and arthrosis. Drugs of various clinical and pharmacological groups, physiotherapy, massage, and exercise therapy are used.
Indications and contraindications
Collagen Ultra is included in therapeutic regimens for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The cream and gel are actively used for the rapid recovery of patients after joint injuries. These are fractures, dislocations, subluxations, bruises, ruptures of muscles, ligaments, tendons. Medicines quickly eliminate inflammatory edema, extensive hematomas, and pinpoint hemorrhages. Collagen Ultra is prescribed to patients after diagnosing the following pathologies:
- rheumatoid, gouty, reactive arthritis;
- cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral osteochondrosis;
- lumbago, lumboischialgia;
- protrusion, intervertebral hernia;
- intercostal neuralgia;
- arthrosis of any localization;
- chronic bursitis, tendinitis, synovitis, tendovaginitis;
- humeroscapular periarthritis;
- lateral or medial epicondylitis.
The drug is recommended for use for aching pain. They occur due to hypothermia, changes in weather, after physical exertion. It can be prescribed in the postoperative period to speed up rehabilitation.
The main contraindication to the use of cream and gel is individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary ingredients.
Directions for use and doses
Collagen Ultra gel and cream with glucosamine are intended for long-term course treatment. They are distributed in a thin layer on the skin and rubbed in with light massaging movements up to 4 times a day. Due to the presence of hot pepper extract, the product should not be applied under occlusive dressings.
Single doses depend on the size of the affected joint. When calculating them, the doctor must take into account the type of pathology, the form of its course, and the number of complications that have arisen.
Side effects and special instructions
The drug is non-toxic, since the ingredients do not penetrate the bloodstream and do not cause adverse systemic manifestations. But if the dosage regimen is violated, local allergic reactions may develop. They are clinically manifested by a rash, swelling, redness of the skin, itching and burning. It is necessary to quickly remove the product from the skin with warm water and soap. Then you should take an antihistamine tablet (Cetrin, Loratadine) and seek medical help.
During pregnancy and lactation, external agents can be used only as prescribed by the attending physician. Therapy for patients with severe liver and kidney diseases is carried out under the supervision of an orthopedist, rheumatologist, and neurologist.