Hyaluronic Acid
Description
Hyaluronic Acid is used to relieve pain in patients suffering from osteoarthritis who have failed to achieve adequate relief from simple painkillers or from exercise and physical therapy. It is also used during plastic surgery to reduce wrinkles or folds on the face and for lip enhancements in adults over the age of 21.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Hyaluronic Acid
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Difficulty with movement
- Swelling or redness in the joints
- Tenderness
- Weakness
- Nausea
Uses of Hyaluronic Acid
What is it prescribed for?
- Osteoarthritis
- Plastic surgery
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the dose strength and individual constitution.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary based on the dose strength and individual constitution.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to hyaluronic acid or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Joint infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is suffering from a localized skin or joint infection.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Inflammation
This medicine may cause inflammation (swelling, redness, etc.) in the injected knee in some patients. If the symptoms are severe, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions. To prevent these symptoms and to treat mild to moderate symptoms, your doctor may advise you to rest your knee or apply ice for a short time after the injection.
Joint effusion
Patients with joint effusion should be treated first before receiving this medicine since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Strenuous activities
You are recommended to avoid strenuous activities such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, standing on your feet for a long time, etc. for at least 48 hours after receiving an injection in the knee.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low. If you miss a scheduled appointment for a dose of this medicine, contact your doctor for further instructions.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Benzalkonium chloride
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
When used for osteoarthritis, this medicine acts as a lubricant and helps the joints to work properly, thereby lessening the pain. When used in plastic surgery, it combines with water and swells, causing a smoothing or filling effect to reduce wrinkles or folds on the face.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Dermal fillers, Viscosupplementation agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Aug 2018
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