SODIUM HYALURONATE (TOPICAL)

(SOE dee um HYE al ure ON ate) Brand: Bionect, Gelclair, Hylase Wound Gel, Hylira, RadiaPlexRx, Xclair

What is the most significant information I must know about sodium hyaluronate topical?

• You must not use sodium hyaluronate if you are allergic to it.

• Do not share this medicine with another people, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

• Avoid getting sodium hyaluronate skin medicine in your mouth or on your lips. If this does happen, rinse with water. Only the oral gel form of sodium hyaluronate is safety to use in the mouth.

• Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop new symptoms.

What is sodium hyaluronate topical?

• Sodium hyaluronate is similar to the fluid that surrounds your joints. Sodium hyaluronate acts as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventing friction or abrasion.

• Sodium hyaluronate topical skin medication is used to treat skin ulcers such as bed sores or diabetic foot ulcers, as well as burn wounds, surgical incisions, cuts, abrasions, and another skin irritations. Sodium hyaluronate skin medicine is also used to treat dry or scaly skin.

• Sodium hyaluronate oral gel is used to treat mouth sores or another irritation caused by infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or dental work.

• Sodium hyaluronate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till using sodium hyaluronate topical?

• You must not use sodium hyaluronate if you are allergic to it.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sodium hyaluronate topical will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• It is not known whether sodium hyaluronate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I use sodium hyaluronate topical?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Do not share this medicine with another people, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

• To use this medicine on the skin:

· Clean and disinfect the skin area till applying sodium hyaluronate topical cream, gel, movie, or spray.

· Apply satis of the medicine to cover the wound or affected skin area entirely.

· If you use sodium hyaluronate gel or cream on an open skin wound, dab a thin layer of the medication onto the affected area with as few rubbing as possible.

· To prevent contaminating the medicine pipe or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying sodium hyaluronate topical.

· Cover the treated skin area with a sterile gauze pad or another dressing recommended by your doctor.

· Sodium hyaluronate topical for use on the skin is generally applied 2 or 3 times for day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• To use the sodium hyaluronate oral gel:

· Tear open the gel packet and pour the entire contents into a drinking glass. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and stir this mixture well.

· If you do not have water accessible while using the oral gel, you may use it undiluted.

· Rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and gargling with the mixture in your mouth for at least 1 minute.

· Create certain your gums, teeth, tongue, and insides of your cheeks are well coated with the medication till spitting it out.

· Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 1 hour after using the oral gel.

· Sodium hyaluronate oral gel may be used 3 times for day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop new symptoms.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Hold the pipe bottle tightly closed when not in use. Do not tear open an oral gel packet before you are ready to use it.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since sodium hyaluronate topical is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medicine regularly, use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while using sodium hyaluronate topical?

• If this medicine gets in your eyes, rinse with water.

• Avoid using a wound disinfectant that contains quarternary ammonium salts. Use only the wound disinfecting method your doctor recommends.

What are the possible side effects of sodium hyaluronate topical?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using sodium hyaluronate topical and call your doctor at once if you have any new signs of skin infection such as:

· redness, warmth;

· pain, swelling; or

· oozing or open sores.

• Sodium hyaluronate oral gel may reason a mild burning sensation in your mouth.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect sodium hyaluronate topical?

• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied sodium hyaluronate. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about sodium hyaluronate topical.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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