Hyvisc Information

Hyvisc is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Injection. Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hyvisc. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Hyvisc include Joint Swelling. While these are the most often observed Hyvisc side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Hyvisc normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Hyvisc's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Hyvisc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Hyvisc related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Hyvisc since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Hyvisc with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Hyvisc is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Hyvisc Benefits & Uses
Hyvisc Dosage & How to Take
Hyvisc Side Effects
Hyvisc Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Hyvisc with Other Drugs
Hyvisc Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hyvisc
Hyvisc Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hyvisc Benefits & Uses

Hyvisc is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Hyvisc Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Hyvisc Related Warnings

Is the use of Hyvisc safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Hyvisc will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Hyvisc safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Hyvisc may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Hyvisc should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Hyvisc on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Hyvisc on kidney, information on safety of Hyvisc for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hyvisc on the Liver?

Information about safety of Hyvisc for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hyvisc on the Heart?

Information about safety of Hyvisc for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Hyvisc with Other Drugs

Hyvisc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Naproxen

Hyvisc Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hyvisc unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Hyvisc

Is this Hyvisc habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Hyvisc has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Hyvisc does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Hyvisc only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Hyvisc is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Hyvisc Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hyvisc

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Hyvisc, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hyvisc

Information about the interaction of Hyvisc and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown