STRUCTUM
PIERRE FABRE
Identification
- Active ingredient (INN)
- SULFATE DE CHONDROÏTINE SODIQUE
- Internal code
- 21 H 051
- Country of Origin
- France
- Pharmaceutical form
- Capsule
- Prescription List
- OTC
- Packaging
- b/60
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Description
Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan considered as a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA).
SYSADOA status suggested a pain relief and increased joint mobility after a relative long regular administration, as well as a long-lasting effect after the end of the treatment.
Chondroitin sulfate is composed of alternating 1,3-N-acetyl-β-d-galactosamine and 1,4-β-d-glucuronic acid units which bear 4-O.
- and/or 6-O-sulfations at the N-acetylgalactosamine units disposed of in specific patterns.
Depending on the predominating disaccharide unit, it will present different biological activities.
Chondroitin sulfate is sold as an OTC dietary supplement in North America and it is a prescription drug under the EMA in Europe.