Uniheal Injection (Pre-filled) (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Adult administration

Typically, for adults, administer 1 tube once a week for 3 weeks into the knee joint or shoulder joint (shoulder joint cavity, subacromial bursa, or biceps tendon sheath), but the frequency can be adjusted based on symptoms. This medicine is administered into the knee joint under strictly aseptic conditions.

This medicine is administered by injection into the joint and contains sodium hyaluronate. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medicine should not be treated with it. Patients with allergies to other medications or those who have had liver function problems should be particularly cautious when using this medicine. If there are skin disorders or infections in the joint area, the condition should be thoroughly checked before administering this medicine. Rarely, shock symptoms may occur during the use of this medicine, so the patient's condition should be closely monitored after administration. If allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, itching, or rash around the face or eyes occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Transient pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and a feeling of pressure may occur in the injected joint area, so patients should be aware of this. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fever may also occur, so report any unusual symptoms. In joints with severe inflammation, this medicine may worsen the inflammation, so it is advisable to administer it after the inflammation subsides. After administration, it is important to rest the joint and avoid overexertion. This medicine must be injected accurately to prevent leakage outside the joint space; otherwise, pain may occur. Maintain aseptic conditions when injecting, and if symptoms do not improve, administration should be stopped after 3 doses. If there is fluid accumulation in the joint, it is advisable to drain it before injection. This medicine is not used for intravenous injection or ophthalmic purposes, and a needle gauge of 22-23 is appropriate. Care should be taken as certain disinfectants may cause precipitation when mixed. Women who are pregnant or potentially pregnant should administer this medicine cautiously only if necessary, and it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding when administering this medication during lactation. Safety has not been sufficiently confirmed in children, so it should be carefully administered only when absolutely necessary. In elderly patients, special attention is required as physical functions may be decreased.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• swelling
• shock (shock symptoms)

Mild side effects

• Facial rash
• itching
• pain
• swelling
• redness
• warmth
• local severe pressure
• nausea
• vomiting
• fever

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the effectiveness of the medicine and allow safe use.

Appearance

A colorless transparent viscous solution filled in a colorless transparent glass tube sealed with rubber stoppers at both ends (part of the Pre-filled syringe system)

Package unit

2 milliliters/tube x 3 tubes