Product Details: Synvisc (Hylan GF 20)

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Brand Name Options - Manufacturer: Biomatrix

Generic Options

What are Generics? A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color), as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.

Description

This medicine is a viscosupplement used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) in the original packaging, away from light. DO NOT FREEZE. Do not miss your doctor appointments while taking this medicine. If you must miss an appointment, notify your doctor as soon as possible.

Cautions

IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL INJECTIONS for this medicine to work fully. Complete the full treatment course, even if you are already feeling better. KEEP ALL DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. AVOID USING certain skin disinfectants (containing ammonium salts). FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Side Effects

A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking this medicine is temporary pain or swelling of the injected joint. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience persistent pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; fever; rash; bruising; hemorrhoids; sweating; nausea; calf cramping; ankle swelling; muscle pain; or rapid heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients

Hylan GF 20