About HYALGAN®

HYALGAN® (HI-al-gan) is a natural liquid that is injected into your knee to relieve pain.

HYALGAN® contains a natural substance called hyaluronate, and is injected into your knee to relieve pain. Hyaluronate is normally found in the fluid that lubricates and cushions your knee joint. HYALGAN® is a treatment option for people who do not get adequate pain relief from simple painkillers (like Tylenol®) or from exercise and physical therapy.

HYALGAN® injections can be used before or in addition to prescription pain relievers (such as Mobic® or Celebrex®).

HYALGAN® is injected directly into your knee by your healthcare professional.

  • 5 injections given at weekly intervals can provide long-lasting pain relief for up to 6 months
  • Some patients get benefits with 3 injections given at weekly intervals.*

*Some patients may experience benefit with 3 HYALGAN® injections given at weekly intervals. This has been noted in studies of patients receiving 3 injections who were followed for 60 days.

Individual results may vary but HYALGAN® has shown to relieve knee pain for up to 6 months.

HYALGAN® is covered by Medicare and most managed care plans. Ask your healthcare professional if prescription HYALGAN® is right for you.

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Important Safety Information for HYALGAN®

  • HYALGAN® is used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis. It is used for patients who do not get adequate relief from simple painkillers or from exercise or physical therapy.
  • You should not take this product if you have had any previous allergic reaction to HYALGAN® or other medications containing hyaluronan. You should not have an injection into the knee if you have an infection or skin disease in the area of the injection site.
  • HYALGAN® has been used in a number of countries in Europe, South America, and Asia since 1987. During this time, two cases of serious, allergic-type events were reported right after patients received the injection.
  • The most common side effects of HYALGAN® therapy are injection-site pain, swelling, heat and/or redness, rash, itching, or bruising around the joint. Any such side effects are generally mild and usually do not last long.

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