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.
Collagen - what is it?
Collagen is a special protein responsible for inhibiting the aging process, maintaining skin elasticity and joint health. Healthy sleep, endurance and digestion also depend on collagen.
The proportion of the substance in the body varies in the range of 25-45%. Bones, cartilage, skin, hair and nails have the maximum collagen content. It consists of amino acids and is produced in connective tissue by special cells - fibroblasts.
There are 28 types of collagen protein, 4 of which play a critical role in the human body:
- The first type is involved in the formation of bones, joints, cartilage, skin, and hair.
- The second – forms muscles, ligaments, intervertebral joints, joints.
- The third type forms the lining of the internal organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the uterine cavity. It is present in small quantities in the brain and lens of the eye.
- The fourth is contained in the epidermis layer and the lens.
Almost all parts of the body contain several types of protein at once.
A decrease in the synthesis of a special protein in the body occurs in athletes or due to age. This is fraught with the progression of a number of diseases and requires additional collagen intake.
The substance is used in anti-aging cosmetology, is included in sports nutrition powders, and is used to treat certain pathologies.
Several forms are used: serums, injections, tablets, in combination with other components. Don't forget about eating foods rich in collagen protein.
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.
Cons of collagen
Collagen protein is not capable of causing serious harm to the body. However, supplements with it in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction, mainly due to the presence of auxiliary components. There may be digestive problems or skin rashes.
When taken, negative symptoms may occur - bloating, heartburn, and an unpleasant aftertaste.
When taking collagen protein extracted from fish or shellfish, you need to be careful, it has an increased ability to provoke allergies.
Action
Collagen is a protein that makes up 25% of the total protein mass of the body and is the main element of connective tissue, ensuring its strength. It forms the structure of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bones, teeth, skin and blood vessels.
Since the Middle Ages, the positive effect of gelatin containing collagen on joint diseases has been known.
Later, doctors recommended crushed chicken cartilage as an additional source of collagen. Unfortunately, collagen contained in food products is poorly digested by the body, since it is a long chain of amino acids that is quite resistant to the action of gastric juice. Therefore, to improve its absorption, collagen must be pre-processed to divide this chain into small, easily digestible pieces.
Using modern technology, highly effective collagen hydrolyzate is produced from animal collagen, which enters directly into the body’s circulatory system within a few hours after administration. In terms of biological composition, it is close to tendons, cartilage and ligaments and contains 19 amino acids. Collagen hydrolyzate, which is a building material for the musculoskeletal system and has been successfully used throughout the world in the fight against arthrosis and osteoporosis for decades, is the main component of the drug.