Viscolan One 8mg Injection

Short Description

Viscolan One 8mg Injection is a medicine used for treatment of pain due to osteoarthritis, reducing friction in the joints and decreasing the pain and swelling.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Viscolan One 8mg Injection is administered by intra-articular injection and should not be self-administered. It is given by inserting a needle into the space in the knee joint that contains fluid used for lubrication and cushioning. While on treatment with this medicine, you should avoid activities such as strenuous sports and exercise, or standing on your feet for a long time. Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, muscle pain, and joint pain. If these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

Injection site reactions Muscle pain Joint pain

Breastfeeding Warning

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Viscolan One 8mg Injection is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It helps supplement the viscous properties of the fluid in knee joint thereby reducing friction in the joints and helps them work smoothly.