Hyalotend 20 mg / 2 ml 3 syringes

Hyalotend is a pre-filled syringe based on Hyaluronic Acid that acts as a substitute for synovial fluid in intra-articular treatments.

It promotes the restoration of the viscoelastic properties of the fluid present in the joints, thus reducing the sensation of pain, often associated with difficulty moving.

Used for: osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes.

The product must be injected by a qualified medical professional.

Administer 1 injection at weekly intervals for a total of 3 weeks.

If necessary, treatment can be extended with additional administrations.

After administration, keep the joint at rest to avoid localized pain.

Composition:

Hyaluronic acid sodium salt, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dodecahydrate, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, water for preparations Injectables.

Directions for use

The product should be administered only by experienced medical personnel. Use an ultrasound probe to guide the injection, if necessary. Do not use concomitantly with disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts, as hyaluronic acid may precipitate in their presence.

Administer 3 injections at weekly intervals, as directed by your doctor. If necessary, multiple tendons can be treated simultaneously. Each syringe is intended for the injection of a single tendon.

Side Effects 

Transient pain and/or swelling and/or effusion in the joint may occur following intra-articular injections, as well as cases of acute inflammation characterized by joint pain, swelling, effusion, and sometimes a sensation of warmth and/or stiffness in the joint.

Contraindications 

Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to any of the product's components.

Do not use in case of: pre-existing infections in the skin area of ​​the intended injection site; known infection in the target joint; known systemic coagulation disorders; active tuberculosis; herpes simplex keratitis; acute psychosis; Systemic mycoses and parasitic infections (strongyloides infections).

Do not inject intravascularly.

Do not inject extra-articularly or into the synovial tissue or capsule.