The drug "Rumalon": analogue of a medicine, indications, instructions
What is a Rumalon medication? The analogue of this drug, its properties, the principle of action and description - all this is the subject of our today's conversation. 
Ingredients and its form of release
The drug "Rumalon"( analogous to this drug is presented a little further on) is a medicine intended for the treatment of various joint diseases. On sale this medicine comes in the form of a solution for injections. It includes such active ingredients as calf cartilage of calves and bone marrow( purified extract).
Principle of the drug
The drug "Rumalon" is a chondroprotector. This drug slows the development of osteoarthritis, which is accompanied by thinning of cartilaginous tissues and changes in the shape of the surface of the joint itself. The pharmacological effect of this agent is due to the fact that the active components entering into it improve cartilage nutrition, and also stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans( ie, substances that make up the connective tissues), articular lubrication, collagen and markedly reduces the activity of enzymes that cause thinning of the cartilage.
Indications for the use of the drug "Rumalon"
An analogue of this drug and the drug itself is prescribed for necrosis of patella cartilage( i.e., chondromalation), osteoarthritis, diseases of the cartilaginous lining in the knee joint, which are accompanied by a violation of its work and pain sensations( meniscopathy), as well as diseasesspine( for example, spondylosis and spondylarthrosis).
There are positive reviews and that this medication is good for arthrosis of the hip, knee and finger joints.
Preparation "Rumalon": instruction
Analogues of such a remedy, as well as the medication itself can be administered only intramuscularly. At the very beginning of the therapy, a test for the tolerability of the drug substance must be made without fail. Thus, 0.25 ml of the drug is administered to the patient, and after another two days, another 0.5 ml. If the results of the tests show the normal tolerability of the drug, then immediately begin treatment.
"Rumalon" injections are done twice or thrice a week for 1-2 ml. In total, for full-time therapy, 25 injections of 1 ml or 15 ml of 2 ml are prescribed.
It should be specially noted that the treatment of the above diseases lasts for many years. Every year it is recommended to conduct courses( at least 2 times in 12 months).If the disease is serious or occurs with complications, it will take 3-4 courses per year.
Contraindications to the use and analogues of the drug
How can I replace the drug "Rumalon"?The analogue of this drug is called "Biartrin".In addition, a glycosaminoglycan-peptide complex can also be used. These funds have similar principles of action and evidence. 
Regarding contraindications to use, the drug "Rumalon", as well as all its analogues, is strictly prohibited for use in the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, they are not prescribed for hypersensitivity to active substances. Do not use this medication to treat young children, during pregnancy, or during breast-feeding.
Probable side effects
According to the patients' reviews, the drug Rumalon practically never causes serious side effects. But at the very beginning of therapy a person may have an exacerbation of the disease. Although experts note that this is a transient symptom that does not require the withdrawal of treatment. In addition, due to the intolerance of the active component, several cases of an allergic reaction were recorded.