HyalganTHIS SITE IS INTENDED FOR US CONSUMERS
HyalganTHIS SITE IS INTENDED FOR US CONSUMERS
HyalganHYALGAN® is a solution that contains a natural substance called hyaluronate. Hyaluronate is normally found in the fluid that lubricates and cushions your knee joint. HYALGAN® is injected into your knee to relieve pain due to osteoarthritis.
HYALGAN® is a treatment option for people who do not get adequate pain relief from simple painkillers (like Tylenol® or Advil®) or from exercise and physical therapy. HYALGAN® injections can be used in addition to prescription pain relievers.
* Some patients may experience benefit with 3 HYALGAN® injections given at weekly intervals. This has been noted in published literature on 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.
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