What is Sodium Hyaluronate? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Aug 24, 2024

Sodium Hyaluronate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • TriVisc, Visco-3, TriLURON, Supartz FX, Orthovisc, Sodium Hyaluronate, Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, GelSyn-3, GenVisc 850, Hyalgan, Hymovis, Monovisc

Generic Names:

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

Uses:

  • Treats severe pain in your knee due to osteoarthritis.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Musculoskeletal Agent, Antirheumatic, Cartilaginous Defect Repair Agent

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Sodium Hyaluronate used for?

What form(s) does Sodium Hyaluronate come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Sodium Hyaluronate dosages?

  • Bottle 1gm of

How to take Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Your doctor will tell you how many injections you will need. This medicine is injected into your knee joint.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate contraindications - Who shouldn't take Sodium Hyaluronate?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid or if you have a bleeding disorder.

Sodium Hyaluronate warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any allergies, including to birds, feathers, or eggs.

  • Rest your knee for 48 hours after you receive an injection. Do not do strenuous, weightbearing activities, such as jogging or tennis. Avoid activities that keep you standing for longer than 1 hour.

Sodium Hyaluronate interactions & what to avoid when taking Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any allergies, including to birds, feathers, or eggs.

  • Rest your knee for 48 hours after you receive an injection. Do not do strenuous, weightbearing activities, such as jogging or tennis. Avoid activities that keep you standing for longer than 1 hour.

Sodium Hyaluronate side effects - How does Sodium Hyaluronate make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is injected

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is injected

  • Mild increase in pain or swelling in your knee

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