Prolight Injection (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Adult dosage

For an average adult, inject 1 syringe once a week for 3 consecutive weeks into the knee joint or shoulder joint. Adjust the frequency based on symptoms as appropriate.

This medication is composed of sodium hyaluronate and is injected into the joint. It should not be used in patients who have had hypersensitivity to any of its components. Use with caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other medications, liver function issues, or skin conditions or infections at the injection site. When administering this medication, rare shock symptoms may occur, so careful observation is necessary, and if symptoms arise, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, allergic reactions such as swelling, rash, or itching may occur; if these symptoms appear, administration should be halted. Temporary pain, swelling, or warmth may occur at the injection site, and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fever may rarely occur. Administering this medication to inflamed joints may exacerbate inflammation, so it is advisable to use it after inflammation has subsided. After administration, it is preferable to provide local care to stabilize the injection area. If the medication leaks outside the joint cavity, pain may occur, so it must be injected accurately within the joint cavity. Injections should be performed in a sterile environment, and if symptoms do not improve, continue administration only up to 3 times before stopping. If excessive joint fluid is present, it may be necessary to drain the fluid before injection. This medication is not intended for intravenous administration or ophthalmic use. A 22-23 gauge needle is recommended for injection. Caution is needed as mixing with certain disinfectants may cause precipitation. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution, and breastfeeding should be avoided during administration. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, and it should be used cautiously only if necessary. Elderly patients may have diminished physiological function, so extra caution is needed during administration.

Serious side effects

Shock symptoms

Mild side effects

Swelling (facial, eyelid, etc.), facial flushing, rash, itching, pain (mainly transient pain after administration), edema, redness, warmth, severe localized pressure, nausea, vomiting, fever

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the medication's effectiveness is well maintained and prevents degradation.

Appearance

A colorless and transparent viscous liquid filled in a colorless and transparent glass vial sealed with rubber stoppers at both ends (part of a prefilled syringe system)

Package unit

1 syringe/box [2 mL/syringe], 3 syringes/box [2 mL/syringe]