About sodium hyaluronate hexadecylamide
Hyaluronic acid viscosupplement
Used for
- Lubricates joints and may reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis.
Usual adult dose
Typically two intra-articular knee injections, one week apart; specialist-administered.
Common side effects
- Temporary joint pain, swelling, or stiffness
- Injection-site discomfort
Important warnings
- For injection into the knee joint only; not for the eye.
- Avoid injecting into infected or inflamed joints or through infected skin.
- Benefit may take several weeks; effectiveness varies.
Pregnancy
Limited information; use only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Limited information; use only when a clinician considers it necessary.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.