MARKET SURVEY ON PHARMACOLOGICAL ERGOGENIC AIDS

TABLE: Market Survey on Pharmacological Aids Available at Different Medical Stores in Bangalore

S.no. Name of Composition Dosage/ Cost Benefits Approval Sports Side Effects
Product Serving size/ (Rs.) status
RDA (Used in)

1. Myospaz forte Chlorzoxazone, As prescribed 280/- Relieves pain, inflammation, N/A N/A Nausea, Heartburn,
diclofenac by a registered and swelling in conditions Stomach pain, Diarrhea,
potassium and medical that affect muscle, relieves Loss of appetite,
Paracetamol. practitioner muscle stiffness or spasm. Dryness in mouth.

2. CORTEM Glucocorticoids 100 mg to 500 32/- Treat low corticosteroid WADA N/A Itching, pain and
mg levels, burning sensation.
(Hydrocortisone
Sodium Painful musculoskeletal
succinate condition
Injection I.P.)

3. Myospas Chlorzoxazone As prescribed 136/- Muscle relaxant/ N/A N/A Upset stomach,
USP, by the
Analgesic Dizziness, Weakness,
Paracetamol IP. physician. Sleepiness
4. Hifenac- MR Aceclofenac, As prescribed 85/- Relieves pain, inflammation, N/A N/A
Nausea, Vomiting,
paracetamol, by the and swelling in conditions Heartburn, Stomach
chlorzoxazone. physician. that affect muscle, relieves pain, Diarrhea, Loss of
muscle stiffness or spasm. appetite, Tiredness,
Sleepiness

5. Supradyn ASCORBIC 1 Tab/Day 50/- Builds immunity, Fights N/A N/A Nausea, Vomiting,
ACID (VIT C) fatigue, Supports bone Diarrhea, Constipation,
+ Calcium strength and good for heart Upset stomach, Black or
Pantothenate+ health. dark-colored stools, and
Temporary staining of
Cholecalciferol the teeth.
(Vit D3) +
COPPER
SULFATE +
Ferrous Sulfate
+ Pyridoxine
Hydrochloride
(Vit B6) +
RIBOFLAVIN
+ Thiamine
Hydrochloride
(Vit B1) +
VITAMIN
A+ZINC
SULFATE
6. Dalteparin Sodium Adult dosage 470/- blood thinner FDA As per Trouble breathing,
sodium chloride, (ages 18 to 64 individuali swelling of your throat
injection Benzyl alcohol, years) 120 stic or tongue, Itching, rash,
Hydrochloric IU/kg every 12 requireme fever, reaction at the site
acid, Sodium hours along nt of of injection, such as
hydroxide. with aspirin player of redness, swelling, or
(75–165 mg any sport itching.
per day).

7. Deca-durabolin Nandrolone As prescribed 403/- Anabolic steroid, utilized by FDA Bodybuild edema, fluid retention,
decanoate, by the bodybuilders for mass ing. nausea, acne, and breast
benzyl alcohol, physician. building enlargement
Arachis oil.

8. Nervijen plus Methylcobalam As prescribed 92/- Formation of RBCs and FDA As per Diarrhea, Decreased
Injection -in, by the enhances the absorption of individuali appetite, Dizziness,
nicotinamide, physician. iron in the body. stic Headache, Skin rash,
Folic acid, requireme Chest pain and
benzyl alcohol. nt of discomfort,
player of Restlessness, Fatigue.
any sport

9. Zerodol TH 4 Aceclofenac IP once - twice in 53/- Relieves Pain and FDA All sports Vomiting
100 mg a day with an Inflammation
interval of at Stomach pain/epigastric
least 4-6 hours pain
 Nausea

Indigestion

Diarrhea.

10. Wysolone Prednisolone 10 5 mg to 60 mg 25/- Improve performance during WADA- Races, weakness, weight loss,
mg per day submaximal exercise nausea, muscle pain,
limit of. 30 Strength headache, tiredness,
ng/mL training dizziness
IMAGES OF VARIOUS PHARMACOLOGICAL AIDS

Figure 1: Mysopaz Forte Figure 2: Mysopas Figure 3: Supradyn

Figure 4: Deca Durabolin Figure 5: sodium injection Figure 6: Montek lc

 Figure 7: Zerodol Th 4 Figure 8: Nervijen

Figure 9: Cortem Figure 10: Prednisofone Dispersitide

CONCLUSION

The ergogenic aids enhance energy utilization, including energy production, control, and
efficiency of athletes in general. Pharmacological aids are commonly used by athletes of
various sports competitions in order to gain a more competitive edge. These drugs could be
legal or illegal for sport authorities. The survey states the drugs which are generally found on
medical or departmental stores are approved by FDA/WADA. These drugs mainly work on
improving performances by relieving muscle pain and inflammation, works as blood thinner,
fights fatigue, strengthens bones. The drugs and medicines help in improving athletic
performances when consumed in prescribed dosage by medical professionals, the dosage
changes as per the requirement of the athlete based on the sports, exercise type, body type,
desired results and other factors. The cost factor of the above drugs is reasonable on an average.
However, each medication or drug has side effects which are more common such as nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathing problems. Thereby the use of drugs to enhance
the performance should be done with guidance and precautions while diet and exercise patterns
should be the preferable way to enhance the performance.