What is Euflexxa®?How is Euflexxa® different?Euflexxa® is an injection that treats osteoarthritis (OA) pain at its source. This means that, unlike pills, Euflexxa® is not distributed throughout your entire body. Euflexxa® is a safe and effective hyaluronic acid (HA) that is proven to benefit both pain and function. Most people who received Euflexxa® in a clinical trial were “satisfied” or “very satisfied“ with treatment. Euflexxa® is different from some other HA therapies because it is not made from processed rooster combs, which may be problematic in people who are allergic to poultry products (including eggs and feathers). Euflexxa®, however, is made differently, from a non-avian, all-natural source. It is free of animal proteins and is therefore safe to use in people who are allergic to poultry products. Also, unlike other HA therapies that may require 5 injections, Euflexxa® is proven to work in just 3 injections (once a week for 3 weeks)1.
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1. Kirchner M, Marshall D. A double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing alternate forms of high molecular weight hyaluronan for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthr Cartil. 2006;14:154-162. |
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EUFLEXXA (1% sodium hyaluronate) is indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative nonpharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
Important Safety Information EUFLEXXA should not be administered through a needle previously used with medical solutions containing benzalkonium chloride. Do not use skin disinfectants for skin preparation that contain quaternary ammonium salts. Do not inject intravascularly due to potential for systemic adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of injection in conjunction with other intra-articular injectables, or into joints other than the knee have not been studied. Remove any joint effusion prior to injecting. Transient pain or swelling of the injected joint may occur after intra-articular injection with EUFLEXXA. The safety and effectiveness of repeated treatment cycles weeks with EUFLEXXA have not been established. In a randomized, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial (N=160 EUFLEXXA), the only adverse event reported with EUFLEXXA at an incidence greater than 5% was arthralgia (8.7%). Important Information for Patients. The information on this website is provided for educational purposes only. While there may be information on this web site related to certain medical conditions and their treatment, should a medical condition exist, promptly see your own physician or health provider as the information on this website is not intended to take the place of advice from a physician or healthcare professional. Ferring does not offer personalised medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. The statements made by doctors on this website represent their own individual experience and opinion and is not intended to be medical advice. Indeed, only your doctor or other health care professional, as a learned intermediary, can determine if a product described in this web site is appropriate for you. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR, OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS WEB SITE. This website is intended only for US residents.  
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