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Summary of Indications for Use
DUROLANE (3 mL): Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate knee or hip osteoarthritis. In addition, DUROLANE has been approved for the symptomatic treatment associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain in the ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes.
DUROLANE (1 mL): Symptomatic treatment associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain in the ankle, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes.
Both DUROLANE and DUROLANE SJ are also indicated for pain following joint arthroscopy in the presence of osteoarthritis within three months of the procedure.
DUROLANE (3 mL): Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate knee or hip osteoarthritis. In addition, DUROLANE has been approved for the symptomatic treatment associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain in the ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes.
DUROLANE (1 mL): Symptomatic treatment associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain in the ankle, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes.
Both DUROLANE and DUROLANE SJ are also indicated for pain following joint arthroscopy in the presence of osteoarthritis within three months of the procedure.
You should not use DUROLANE if you have infections or skin disease at the injection site. DUROLANE has not been tested in pregnant or lactating women, or children.
Risks can include transient pain, swelling and/or stiffness at the injection site. Full prescribing information can be found in product labeling.
DUROLANE, Bioventus and the Bioventus logo are registered trademarks of Bioventus LLC. NASHA is a registered trademark of Nestlé Skin Health S.A.
Patient information leaflet available here.
© 2019 Bioventus LLC.
*First introduced in the European Union in 2001.
Risks can include transient pain, swelling and/or stiffness at the injection site. Full prescribing information can be found in product labeling.
DUROLANE, Bioventus and the Bioventus logo are registered trademarks of Bioventus LLC. NASHA is a registered trademark of Nestlé Skin Health S.A.
Patient information leaflet available here.
© 2019 Bioventus LLC.
*First introduced in the European Union in 2001.