Hyalgan (Hyaluronate) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Hyalgan®
(sodium hyaluronate)

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Hyalgan® (hyaluronate) is a viscous solution consisting of a high molecular weight (500,000—730,000 daltons) fraction of purified natural sodium hyaluronate in buffered physiological sodium chloride, having a pH of 6.8—7.5. The sodium hyaluronate is extracted from rooster combs. Hyaluronic acid is a natural complex sugar of the glycosaminoglycan family and is a long-chain polymer containing repeating disaccharide units of Na-glucuronate-N-acetylglucosamine.

What are the precautions when taking hyaluronate (Hyalgan)?

Before using hyaluronate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to bird proteins, feathers, or egg products; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex found in the rubber syringe cap of some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: knee joint infections, skin infections/problems in the area around the injection site, circulation problems in the legs.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown whether this drug passes into breast milk....

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/15/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.