Hyalgan Information

Hyalgan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis.

The right dosage of Hyalgan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Hyalgan are Joint Swelling. While these are the most often observed Hyalgan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Hyalgan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Hyalgan has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Hyalgan related warnings talks about Hyalgan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Hyalgan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.

Additionally, Hyalgan may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Hyalgan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Hyalgan Benefits & Uses
Hyalgan Dosage & How to Take
Hyalgan Side Effects
Hyalgan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Hyalgan with Other Drugs
Hyalgan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hyalgan
Hyalgan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hyalgan Benefits & Uses

Hyalgan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Hyalgan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Hyalgan Related Warnings

Is the use of Hyalgan safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Hyalgan during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Hyalgan safe during breastfeeding?

Hyalgan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Hyalgan on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Hyalgan for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hyalgan on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Hyalgan on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hyalgan on the Heart?

Side effects of Hyalgan on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Hyalgan with Other Drugs

Hyalgan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Naproxen

Hyalgan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hyalgan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Hyalgan

Is this Hyalgan habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Hyalgan is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Hyalgan does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Hyalgan only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Hyalgan for mental disorders.

No

Hyalgan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hyalgan

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Hyalgan and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hyalgan

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Hyalgan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown