Hyaluronate Sodium (Systemic)
Brand Names : Hyalgan, hyaluronic acid
Before Receiving This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be
weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor
will make. For hyaluronate, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to hyaluronate or to bird protein, feathers, or egg products.
Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances,
such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Studies have not been done in pregnant woman. However,
studies in animals did not find that hyaluronate causes birth defects or other
problems.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether hyaluronate passes into
breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts,
many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking
this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in
adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of hyaluronate
in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use
of hyaluronate in the elderly with the use in other age groups.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of hyaluronate. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other
medical problems, especially:
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Skin infection or other problems at the place where the injection
is to be given - This medicine should not be injected there.
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