Hyalgan injection and Synvisc

• 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: hylan g-f 20
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Synvisc, Synvisc One, Synvisc-One

Synvisc (hylan G-F 20) is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Synvisc is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Synvisc is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.