What is Orthovisc Syringe?

Orthovisc (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. Orthovisc is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Orthovisc is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication.

• Orthovisc is injected directly into your knee joint.
• You may be given more than one injection. If so, additional injections are usually given at least 1 week after your first injection.
• This medicine should give you relief from pain for several months.
• Hyaluronate should not be injected into a vein or artery because increased side effects may occur.
• Also, after the injection, you may experience increased pain and swelling in the knee at first. If the pain or swelling continues or worsens, talk to your doctor promptly.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history, especially of: knee joint infections, skin infections/problems in the area around the injection site, circulation problems in the legs.
• If you are breast feeding.

Also be aware that:

• Also, after the injection, you may experience increased pain and swelling in the knee at first. If the pain or swelling continues or worsens, talk to your doctor promptly.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.

Common side-effects may include but are not limited to:

• Pain, swelling, redness/warmth/bruising at the injection site, or headaches.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side-effects:

• Back pain, severe headache, fast/pounding heartbeat, fever, tingling skin.
• Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling especially of the face, tongue or throat, severe dizziness or trouble breathing.

Q: Is there a generic alternative to Orthovisc Syringe?
A: There is currently no therapeutically equivalent generic alternative to Orthovisc Syringe.

Q: What is the strength of Orthovisc Syringe?
A: Orthovisc Syringe comes in a strength of 30mg/2ml.