Durolane?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Amvisc?;Amvisc? Plus;Bionect?;Euflexxa?;Hyalgan?;Hylase? Wound;Juv?derm? Ultra;Juv?derm? Ultra Plus;Juv?derm? Ultra Plus XC;Juv?derm? Ultra XC;Orthovisc?;Perlane?;Provisc?;Restylane?;Supartz?;Synvisc-One?;Synvisc?
Brand Names: Canada:
Cystistat?;Durolane?;OrthoVisc?;Suplasyn?
Uses
- Eye:
- It is used for eye surgeries.
- Knee:
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- Lips:
- It is used to make the lips bigger.
- Skin shot:
- It is used to lower the number of lines and wrinkles of the face and neck.
- Topical:
- It is used to promote healing of skin ulcers and wounds.
- Eye:
- It helps give a better surface for eye surgery.
- Knee:
- It loosens the joint area around the knee.
- Lips:
- It adds volume to the lips.
- Skin shot:
- It adds volume and thickness to skin making wrinkles and folds less.
- Topical:
- It helps the skin keep water which helps with wound healing.
Dosing
How to take
- Eye:
- It is given as a shot into the eye.
- Knee:
- It is given as a shot into the knee.
- Lips:
- It is given as a shot into the lips.
- Skin shot:
- It is given as a shot into the skin of the face.
- Topical:
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin.
- Cover the wound with a clean dressing.
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