Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg

General information on Japanese Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg (Nichi-Iko)

Package details: 50 vials

Manufacturer: Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan

Active ingredient: chondroitin sulfate sodium (chemical formula C13H21NO15S)

Medical effect: Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections are effective for the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:

• joint pain,
• acoustic trauma,
• periarthritis of the shoulder,
• sensitive hearing loss,
• pain in shoulders,
• symptomatologic neuralgia,
• low back pain.

Contraindications and precautions: if an allergic reaction occurs, stop taking the medicine and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication, please consult with your doctor before use.

Dosage and administration of Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg from Japan (Nichi-Iko)

In general, for adults, take intravenously 20-300 mg of active ingredient a day. The dosage may be adjusted by the consulting doctor according to age and symptoms, especially for elderly patients (the lower dosage is recommended). Please take note that this medicine contains 200 mg of active ingredient in 1 ampoule.

How effective are Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg from Japan (Nichi-Iko)?

Chondroitin sulfate sodium is an amino sugar polymer made of glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-galactosamine. Normally it is found in cartilage around joints in the body. Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections work by providing building blocks for the synthesis of new matrix component, promoting matrix regeneration and restoring damaged cartilages. This medicine is popular due to its safety and being well-tolerated.

Who should take Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections 200 mg from Japan?

Chondroitin sulfate sodium injections are effective for the treatment of pain (including joint pain, symptomatologic neuralgia, periarthritis of the shoulder, pain in shoulders and low back pain). Also, this medicine is used in the treatment of acoustic trauma and sensitive hearing loss. Moreover, studies show that Chondroitin sulfate sodium is considered perspective for the treatment of osteoarthritis (Y. Henrotin, M. Mathy et al. “Chondroitin Sulfate in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis: From in Vitro Studies to Clinical Recommendations”. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, 2010 Dec; 2(6): 335–348).