What are the side effects of Hyalgan?
COMMON side effects
- bruising under the skin.
- irritation of the stomach or intestines.
- itching.
- inflammation of the knee joint.
- decreased appetite.
- headache.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
What should I do after Hyalgan injection?
After receiving an injection of hyaluronate, you should avoid any activities that put stress on your knee (such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, standing on your feet for more than an hour) for 48 hours. Also, after the injection, you may experience increased pain and swelling in the knee at first.
What are the side effects of hyaluronic acid injections?
Side effects include pain, swelling, skin irritation, and tenderness. These reactions generally are mild and do not last long. You should not take this product if you have had an allergic reaction to hyaluronan products in the past. *Relief from higher doses may last 16 to 24 weeks.
Are Hyalgan injections safe?
HYALGAN® HAS BEEN SAFELY USED FOR 28 YEARS WORLDWIDE. Approximately 50 million injections have been given.
What are the side effects of Hyalgan injections?
Common side effects of Hyalgan include: injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness, warmth, bruising, stiffness, or puffiness), headache, nausea, stomach pain, back pain, numbness or tingly feeling,
How is Hyalgan used to treat knee pain?
Hyalgan. Hyalgan (sodium hyaluronate) is a synovial fluid replacement that works by acting as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joint used to treat knee pain in patients with joint inflammation ( osteoarthritis ). Hyalgan is usually used in patients who have not responded to other treatments such as acetaminophen, exercise,…
How long can you stand on your feet after taking Hyalgan?
Do not stand on your feet for more than 1 hour at a time during the first 48 hours after getting Hyalgan (hyaluronate and derivatives injection (knee)). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Do you have to tell your doctor about Hyalgan?
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Hyalgan (hyaluronate and derivatives injection (knee)) with all of your drugs and health problems.