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Chemical Name: Hylan GF 20
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Synvisc
Information
No prescription required for Canadian customers.
Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) osteoarthritis medication is a therapy for the local treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis OA of the knee. Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) is a widely accepted, safe and effective therapy that can provide long lasting pain relief for knee OA. Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) can be an alternative to prescription medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories including COX-2 inhibitors) and intraarticular steroids.
Successful treatment with Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) can help reduce or stop pain in an osteoarthritic knee, may increase mobility, and may allow for a higher and more comfortable level of activity.
Pain relief can last for up to six months: you may begin to feel relief after the first injection, but maximum results usually occur 8-12 weeks after the first injection. Individual results may vary.
Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) is a pill-free treatment that is injected directly into the knee.
* Your doctor may ask you to temporarily avoid strenuous activity after treatment.
Synvisc (Hylan GF 20) is the #1 prescribed viscosupplement in the US, and is available in many countries around the world.
“Prescription required for orders placed from the USA”
Synvisc
Side Effects
Synvisc side effects that may occur while taking this SYNVISC medicine is temporary pain or swelling of the injected joint. If Synvisc side effects continue or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience Synvisc side effects like 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 Synvisc side effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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