Orthovisc

Orthovisc is a prescription medication used to relieve knee pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA). 

It helps relieves arthritis of the knee, because it replaces the lubricating fluid inside the knee. 

It is available as an injection and is injected into the knee by a healthcare provider. 

Common side effects of Orthovisc include joint pain and back pain.

Orthovisc is a prescription medication used to relieve knee pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who have not found adequate response from physical therapy and pain relievers. 

The safety and effectiveness Orthovisc in joints other than the knee has not been demonstrated in U.S. studies

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

The recommended dose of Orthovisc is one injection given once a week for a total of 3 or 4 injections.

Your doctor will decide how many courses/injections you need based on your symptom improvement and how you respond to this medication.

Typically, one course of Orthovisc treatment may provide up to six months of pain relief. 

Call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately if any signs of infection appear (red, excessive drainage, fever) and always follow your doctor's instructions.

When receiving Orthovisc, there are a few things to make a note of: 

• Do not participate in strenuous activities (such as high-impact sports or weight-bearing activities) for about 48 hours after receiving Orthovisc.
• Do not miss any scheduled follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider.
• Do not use certain disinfectants on your skin without first checking with your healthcare provider.

Do not receive Orthovisc if you:

• are allergic to Orthovisc or to any of its ingredients
• are allergic to products from birds, such as feathers, eggs, and poultry. If you are injected with Orthovisc and are allergic to bird products, you could develop an allergic reaction to the injections
• have an infection or skin disease in the area in which the injection is to be given

Serious side effects have been reported with Orthovisc. See the “Orthovisc Precautions” section.

Common side effects of Orthovisc include the following:

• joint pain
• back pain
• headache
• injection site pain

This is not a complete list of Orthovisc side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

No drug interactions have been evaluated by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all drug interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The effects of Orthovisc during pregnancy is unknown. 

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

The effects of Orthovisc during breastfeeding is unknown.