HYALGAN®
Product Description
HYALGAN® is a solution that contains a natural substance called hyaluronate. This substance is normally found in the fluid that lubricates and cushions the knee joint. HYALGAN® is indicated for patients with osteoarthritis knee pain who do not obtain adequate relief from simple painkillers,
(Tylenol® or Advil®), or from exercise and physical therapy.
Presentation/Quantity
One pre-filled 2ml syringe or Five pre-filled 2ml syringes, Package Insert
Main Benefits
Hyalgan provides the type of osteoarthritis relief that even painkillers and physical therapy can’t provide. It helps the patients when painkillers and physical therapy do not work anymore. It provides the lubrication and shock absorption that the knee joint needs to be painless.
Ingredients
Sodium Hyaluronate (10mg/ml).
Ingredients Information
Hyaluronate is also found inside the patient’s knee joint, as it is in the fluid that helps to lubricate and cushion the knee joint. Once it is not there anymore, patients start to feel pain from the knee joint.
The ingredients of Hyalgan help patients treat the pain they feel in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. It is a treatment option for patients, who have not been responding well to the nonpharmacologic therapy and also to the normal analgesics, such as painkillers like acetaminophen.
Use Instructions
How do I use This Treatment?
Hyalgan should be administered into the synovial space of the knee. The treatment consists of a three to five injection series that is meant to be administered at weekly interviews so that the patients will be able to experience osteoarthritis relief that will last for up to six months.
When should I use It?
Hyalgan is used to treat patients, who are suffering from osteoarthritis to get them relief from the extreme pain. It works well for patients, who have tried other ways to get themselves treated, but couldn’t successfully get rid of the pain that they feel from their knee joints. It can be used in patients, who are already using prescription pain relievers. It will help patients, who have felt swelling, stiffness, pain and inflammation in their knee joint area.
What areas can I treat with This Product?
As an injectable osteoarthritis treatment, Hyalgan is used in the for the knees.
How long do Results last?
Hyalgan is injected once a week for three to five weeks. The product is expected to last for six months.
How long does the treatment take?
The treatment of Hyalgan doesn’t take long to be administered. Three to five injections are needed. The injections are to be spaced out by a week.
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