What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Bleeding problems
- Infection in or around the knee
- Skin conditions around the knee
- Swelling around the knee
- An unusual or allergic reaction to sodium hyaluronate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Interactions are not expected.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Talk to your care team about how active you should be after treatment. Avoid movement and exercise that take a lot of effort for 48 hours after treatment. This means no running, jogging, or tennis for at least 2 days. Also, avoid putting weight on the joint for more than an hour at a time during this time period.