Hyaluronate and Derivatives and Silver Sulfadiazine Cream

• Generic Name: hyaluronan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Hydase

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

Hyaluronan is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Hyaluronan is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.

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

• Generic Name: silver sulfadiazine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Silvadene, SSD, Thermazene, SSD AF

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin.

Silver sulfadiazine topical (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.

Silver sulfadiazine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.