About sodium hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid viscoelastic agent
Used for
- Used during cataract surgery to maintain space inside the eye and protect eye tissues.
Usual adult dose
An ophthalmic surgeon injects the amount needed during surgery; dosing is procedure-specific.
Common side effects
- Temporary raised eye pressure
- Eye inflammation or discomfort
- Corneal swelling
- Rare allergic reaction
Important warnings
- For injection into the eye during surgery by trained professionals only.
- Not for self-injection or injection into joints.
- Eye pressure may need monitoring after surgery.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy safety is not well established; use depends on surgical need.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; systemic exposure after eye surgery is expected to be low.
Interactions
- No important systemic drug interactions are expected; tell the surgeon about medicines used in the eye.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.