Analog "fermatron" cheap and effective

One of the highly effective means designed to restore the function of the joints is the drug "Fermatron". Analogues of this medication have also proven themselves well.

Characteristics of the drug

"Fermatron" is a viscoelastic agent that is intended for injection into the synovial space of the affected joints. The main active ingredient in it is sodium hyaluronate in phosphate buffer. This tool is produced by the Scottish company Hyaltech Ltd.

This substance can be called an artificial prosthesis. Indeed, with the correct introduction, it replaces in the joint. It is necessary to reduce friction between the parts of the joint and to nourish the cartilage tissue. Obtained by fermentation and thorough purification of the bacteria Streptococcus equi.

On sale you can find several types of this tool. They sell the solution "Fermatron", "Fermatron C", "Fermatron plus". Analogues, the price of which will be a little more affordable, it is better to select only with a doctor.

Indications and contraindications

Preparations based on sodium hyaluronate are prescribed in situations where it is necessary to anesthetize and improve joint mobility. This tool is capable of:

Eliminate pain syndrome;

Stimulate the synthesis of natural hyaluronate;

Return joint mobility;

Protect cartilage.

This drug, like any other analogue of Fermatron, is prescribed for stiffness, pain in the knee or other joints. As a rule, it is recommended for patients with moderate or mild osteoarthritis, which are caused by traumatic injuries or degenerative changes.

But it cannot be used for:

Confirmed hypersensitivity to the components of the agent;

Damage or inflammation of the skin at the intended injection site;

Acute synovitis - inflammation of the synovial membrane (first it is necessary to stop this condition).

Also contraindications include children's age.

Pharmacological properties of the drug

It is possible to restore the visco-elastic properties of the joints, as well as the protective functions of the intra-articular fluid, using the Fermatron tool. Its analogues are also intended to achieve these goals.

Preparations made on the basis of hyaluronate can reduce inflammatory reactions in the joints, increase their mobility, and relieve pain. They also actively restore the structure of the cartilaginous tissue of the joints.

The use of this group of drugs for osteoarthritis and after arthroscopic interventions is shown. To achieve the desired effect, it is recommended to administer drugs in a course consisting of 3-4 are done with an interval of 7 days.

Possible analogues

Many are interested in what can replace the "Fermatron" tool. Cheap analogues are hard to find. But there are remedies that can also replace the synovial fluid in the joints. These include not only drugs manufactured by the same company Hyaltech under the names "Fermatron Plus" and "Fermatron C".

You can also replace them with Ostenil, Gyalux, Synokrom, Dyuralan, Suplazin. They are also available in disposable syringes with different volumes. The main active ingredient in them is sodium hyaluronate. It is injected into the synovial sac of the problem joint.

But you should not choose a remedy for yourself without consulting a specialist. Also, the doctor, depending on which joint will have to inject the drug, selects the desired volume and dosage.

Price policy

On sale you can find several options for the "Fermatron" tool. Analogues (the price for them differs markedly) under the name "Fermatron Plus" or "Fermatron C" are more expensive. If a regular solution in a 2 ml syringe can be found for 3,900 rubles, then for Fermatron S (3 ml) you will have to pay about 14,000 rubles. The first drug is 1%, it contains 20 mg of the active substance, and in the second the concentration of sodium hyaluronate is already 2.3% - 69 mg. A 2 ml syringe marked with a plus contains 30 mg of sodium hyaluronate.

An analogue of "Fermatron" called "Dyuralan" costs almost 19.5 thousand rubles. The 3 ml syringe contains 60 mg of the active substance. Significantly different in price is the tool "Sinocrom mini". It costs 2300 rubles, but the syringe contains only 1 ml of a 1% solution, that is, 10 mg of the active substance.

A little cheaper than Fermatron is the drug Ostenil. A regular 2 ml syringe of 1% sodium hyaluronate will cost 3,700 rubles. Approximately the same is another analogue of "Fermatron" - "Gyalyuks". In the same price category, there is also the Synokrom tool. A syringe with 2 ml of a 1% solution will cost 3900 rubles. The drug "Sinocrom forte" consists of 2% sodium hyaluronate, it costs a little more than 6000 rubles.

Features of use

Only medical staff who have undergone special training can administer Fermatron to patients. Analogues of this tool must be used in compliance with the same requirements. All of them are intended only for making one injection.

This tool is sold in a special syringe, packaged sterile. Therefore, in case of any damage to its integrity, the drug cannot be used. Also, when prescribing this remedy, it is necessary to take into account the possible risk that is potentially present when injecting any. Do not forget about the possible immunological effects.

The introduction is possible only in a room equipped for intra-articular injections. In this case, antiseptic rules must be strictly observed. The injection site is treated with alcohol or an appropriate antiseptic.

For the treatment of knee or hip joints, it is possible to use funds with a volume of 2 ml or more, depending on the severity of the disease. For the treatment of smaller synovial spaces, an analogue of Fermatron called Synocrom mini and its substitutes can be used.

Features of the tool "Dyuralan"

This drug is available in 3 ml syringes. They contain 1% sodium hyaluronate solution. The buffer in this product is saline sodium chloride, the pH of which is 7. In appearance, it resembles a viscous, transparent, elastic gel. They can notice the Fermatron Plus tool. Analogues, the price of which will be more affordable, are difficult to find. But most often it is used instead of the drug "Fermatron C". After all, the concentration of the active substance in these preparations is almost the same.

The drug "Dyuralan" in the body breaks down in the same way as the usual one, which is part of the synovial fluid. It is she who provides lubrication of the ligaments, cartilage and serves as an absorbing barrier during shock loads.