Hyalu Gel (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyalu Gel 30 gm belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) primarily taken for reducing the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) in specific large and small joints. Osteoarthritis is a chronic (lifelong) joint condition in which sodium hyaluronate concentration (a lubricant between joints) gets reduced. When Hyaluronic acid gets reduces, it causes the friction between the bones leading to wear and tear (damage) of the joint tissues leading to pain, stiffness, inflammation and reduced locomotion.

The Hyalu Gel 30 gm contains ‘Hyaluronic acid’ in its gel form and is injected into joints affected by osteoarthritis. It relieves pain, thereby improving joint function and helping an individual restore his/her quality of life. It also increases the cushioning and lubrication of joints that provide relief in pain and makes a person able to do physical activity easily.

Hyalu Gel 30 gm is injected directly into the knee joints by a healthcare provider.  In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, itching of the skin, large, purplish patches in the skin, loss of appetite, nausea and/or vomiting, stomach pain, and swelling of the knee. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these undesirable effects persistently.

Hyalu Gel 30 gm is not allowed to use in children younger than 21 years old. Consult with your doctor if you have ever had blood clots or circulation problems in your legs or if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant as this may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding as It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while taking Hyalu Gel 30 gm. The safety and efficacy of Hyalu Gel 30 gm have not been established in joints other than knee has not been established to be used for the knee joint and not other joints. People with joint infection or skin disease in the affected area should consult a doctor before taking Hyalu Gel 30 gm. Hyalu Gel 30 gm should be injected intra-vascularly, extra-articularly, or in the synovial tissues or joint capsule area of the knee.

Osteoarthritis

Hyalu Gel 30 gm is a clear, transparent, viscous gel, used to relieve mild to moderate pain, swelling, and joint stiffness in knee caused by osteoarthritis. Hyalu Gel 30 gm helps in reducing these overall symptoms that support you to manage and do your normal daily activities. Hyalu Gel 30 gm contains biosynthetically purified ‘Hyaluronic acid (HA)’, which is naturally present in tissues of the body and found in more concentrations in the synovial fluid of skin. Hyalu Gel 30 gm is responsible for providing lubrication to joints that after injecting in joints, restore the viscosity and elasticity and improves the mobility of the joint. Hyalu Gel 30 gm is indicated to patients who were not getting relieved in pain from conservative therapies, such as exercise or physical therapy.

A Hyalu Gel 30 gm should only be injected into the affected knee joint area by a registered medical practitioner (RMP) or doctor familiar with intra-articular injection techniques and facilities well suited for intra-articular injections.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Hyalu Gel 30 gm can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. However, you may observe common side effects like diarrhea, headache, itching of the skin, or purplish patches in the skin, loss of hunger, nausea and/or vomiting, stomach pain, and swelling of the knee. Most of the side effects of Hyalu Gel 30 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.