Drug Reference
Hyaluronate
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AmviscBiolonBionectDisCoViscDurolaneEuflexxaGel-OneGel-SynGenviscHYALOVETHealonHealon5HyalganHyliraHymovisHyviscIPM WoundLegendMonoviscNexhaOrthoviscProviscSupartzTriluronTriviscVisco-3Viscoat
Available as
0.55 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.4 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.35 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.5 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.002 MG/MG · Topical Gel1 MG/ML0.75 ML · Prefilled Syringe2 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.8 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.025 MG/MG · Topical Gel1 ML · Prefilled Syringe2 MG/ML · Topical Cream14 MG/ML · Injectable Solution0.6 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.85 ML · Prefilled Syringe2.5 ML · Prefilled Syringe60 MG · Oral Capsule20 MG/ML · Injectable Solution3 ML · Prefilled Syringe150 MG · Oral Tablet4 ML · Prefilled Syringe2 MG/ML10 MG2 ML · Injection
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
instantly helps relieveanorectal itching and discom-fort such as pain, soreness, orburning commonly associatedwith hemorrhoids temporarily protects theinflamed, irritated anorectalarea to make future bowelmovements less painful fromirritation and abrasion
How to use / dosing
adults and children 12 yearsof age and over: apply to theaffected area then wash awaywith water and rinse thor-oughly 1-2 times dally orsimply while showering.For intrarectal use: applyaround the affected anal areaand then wash away withwater and rinse thoroughly. children under 12 years ofage: ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
For external use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- SODIUM HYALURONATE EYE DROPS (SODIUM HYALURONATE) LIQUID [GUANGZHOU HECHUANG COMMERCIAL SERVICE CO.,LTD.]
- NEXHA (HYALURONATE SODIUM) SOLUTION [VETOQUINOL USA, INC.]
- LEGEND MULTI DOSE (HYALURONATE SODIUM) INJECTION, SOLUTION [BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.]
- LEGEND (HYALURONATE SODIUM) INJECTION, SOLUTION [BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.]
- LEGEND (HYALURONATE SODIUM) INJECTION, SOLUTION [BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.