Hyalgan injection and Osphena

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Hyalgan is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Hyalgan is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Hyalgan is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective.

Hyalgan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ospemifene
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Osphena

Osphena (ospemifene) is a non-estrogen medication that reverses certain changes in vaginal tissue that are caused by menopause.

Osphena is used to relieve pain during sexual intercourse in menopausal women. Ospemifene is not a pain medication.

Osphena may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.