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Indications For Use
Gel-One听Hyaluronate听is indicated听for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to non-pharmacologic therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.
Important Safety Information
Before using Gel-One听Hyaluronate, ask your patients if they are allergic to听hyaluronan听products, cinnamon, or products from birds such as feathers, eggs, and poultry. Gel-One听Hyaluronate听is only for injection into the knee, performed by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Gel-One听Hyaluronate听injection听should not be used听in the presence of a skin disease or infection around the area where the injection will be given. Gel-One听Hyaluronate听has not been tested听to show pain relief in joints other than the knee and for conditions other than OA. Gel-One听Hyaluronate听has not been tested听in patients who are pregnant, mothers who are nursing, or anyone under the age of 21. Strenuous or prolonged weight-bearing activities after treatment听are not recommended. The effectiveness of repeat treatment cycles of Gel-One听Hyaluronate听has not been established. The side effects most commonly seen after injection of Gel-One听Hyaluronate听in the clinical trial were knee pain, swelling, and/or knee effusion.
These reactions are generally mild and do not last long. For complete instructions for use, see the package insert.
This material听is intended听for US Health Care Professionals.
Gel-One is a registered trademark of听Seikagaku听Corporation.
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