Triluron (Sodium Hyaluronate)

TRILURON® is used to relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It is used for patients who do not get adequate pain relief from simple pain relievers or from exercise and physical therapy.

Cautions

Before receiving TRILURON®, tell your doctor if you are allergic to hyaluronan products or have an infection or skin disease in the area of the injection site. Tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant or if you are nursing a child or if you are allergic to bird proteins, feathers or egg products. TRILURON® is not approved for relieving pain in other joints besides the knee or for injection with other substances in your knee joint. TRILURON® has not been tested in pregnant or nursing women or children. The effectiveness of repeat treatment cycles has not been established. Injections must only be given by trained and licensed healthcare professionals. Talk to your doctor before resuming strenuous or prolonged weight-bearing activities after treatment. The side effects most commonly seen after injection into the knee joint are knee pain, discomfort, swelling, fluid in the joint, warmth or redness at the injection site. These symptoms usually disappear within a few days by resting the injected knee and applying ice. Sometimes these side effects may be more severe and last longer. Signs of an allergic reaction many include rash, itching hives, flushing, swelling of your face, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing and shortness of breath. If any of these symptoms or signs appear after you are injected, or if you have any other problems, contact your doctor. Please see package insert for full warnings, precautions, and possible side effects.