Sodium Hyaluronate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Sodium Hyaluronate is a joint lubricant injection and eye lubricant. It is a prescription medicine used for knee osteoarthritis (injection) and dry eyes (drops). In Pakistan it is available as injections, drops, solution and gel, made by 7 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Sodium Hyaluronate works

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in joint fluid and on the surface of the eye. In the knee it adds to the thick fluid that lubricates and cushions the joint. In the eye it holds water, forming a smooth, long-lasting moist layer that protects the cornea.

What is Sodium Hyaluronate used for?

• Knee osteoarthritis (injection) and dry eyes (drops)

Sodium Hyaluronate is used in two main ways. Injections given into the knee can ease pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis, particularly when painkillers and exercise have not been enough. Eye drops relieve the dryness, grittiness and irritation of dry eye, including from screen use or contact lens wear, and help protect the surface of the eye.

Side effects of Sodium Hyaluronate

Side effects of Sodium Hyaluronate are generally mild and short-lived. They include:

• Joint pain or swelling after injection
• Warmth or redness at the injection site
• Joint stiffness for a day or two
• Temporary blurred vision after eye drops
• Mild eye stinging

Seek help promptly for a hot, very swollen or very painful joint, especially with fever, as this could be an infection. Get urgent help for any signs of an allergic reaction.

Precautions and warnings

• Joint injections are given by a doctor, and you may be advised to avoid strenuous activity for a short time afterwards.
• Tell your doctor if you have a skin infection near the joint or a bleeding disorder.
• Let your doctor know about allergies, including to bird proteins, as some products are derived from rooster combs.
• For eye drops, check the leaflet before using them with contact lenses, and see a doctor if dry eye does not improve.
• Speak to your doctor about injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Sodium Hyaluronate

What is the price of Sodium Hyaluronate in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Sodium Hyaluronate products currently in stock range from Rs 325 to Rs 4,066 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Hyspa Eye Drop at Rs 325. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Sodium Hyaluronate are available in Pakistan?

Sodium Hyaluronate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Hyruan (Aster), Hylosan (Sante Limited), Hyspa, Biolan (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Hylo (Helix Pharma Ltd), Vismed (Kobec Pharmaceuticals), Hyalgan (Matrix Pharma Ltd) and Hyal (Medisure), along with 1 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Sodium Hyaluronate?

Yes. Sodium Hyaluronate is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Sodium Hyaluronate be used during pregnancy?

Speak to your doctor about injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Sodium Hyaluronate brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Sodium Hyaluronate in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Sodium Hyaluronate brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 10 products containing Sodium Hyaluronate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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