Hyaluronate Sodium
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Hyalgan 20mg / 2ml Liquid
Hyaluronate Sodium
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Hyaluronate Sodium Prescription Drug Information
Hyaluronate (Injection)
Hyaluronate Sodium (hye-al-ure-ON-ate SOE-dee-um)
Treats pain in your knee joint (osteoarthritis).
Brand Name(s):Euflexxa, Supartz, Hyalgan
There may be other brand names for Hyaluronate Sodium.
When Hyaluronate Sodium Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Hyaluronate Sodium if you have had an allergic reaction to hyaluronate or if you have any skin disease or infection at the injection site.
How to Use Hyaluronate Sodium:
Injectable
- Hyaluronate Sodium is injected into your knee joint.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you Hyaluronate Sodium.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Hyaluronate Sodium:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Ask your doctor to see if any medicines you are taking might interfere with Hyaluronate Sodium.
Warnings While Using Hyaluronate Sodium:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- You should not use Hyaluronate Sodium if you are allergic to bird proteins, feathers, or egg products.
- You should not perform stressful, prolonged, or weight-bearing activities such as jogging or tennis within 48 hours of receiving Hyaluronate Sodium.
Possible Side Effects While Using Hyaluronate Sodium:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Burning sensation while passing urine.
- Joint pains with or without swelling, pain in your back and legs.
- Pain in upper stomach or diarrhea.
- Fever, severe cough, or flu.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Hyaluronate Sodium, talk with your doctor:
- Constipation.
- Nausea, headache, or dizziness.
- Pain, redness or swelling where the medicine is injected.
- Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Hyaluronate Sodium, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
