Comparing Gelsyn-3 vs Orthovisc
| Gelsyn-3 (sodium hyaluronate) | Orthovisc (hyaluronan) |
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| Gelsyn-3 (sodium hyaluronate) | Orthovisc (hyaluronan) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Gelsyn-3 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Orthovisc may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
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| More about Gelsyn-3 (sodium hyaluronate) | More about Orthovisc (hyaluronan) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Gelsyn-3 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
Orthovisc has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 194 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Gelsyn-3 side effects |
View all Orthovisc side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other sodium hyaluronate brands include: Durolane, Euflexxa, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX | Other hyaluronan brands include: Hymovis, Monovisc | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Gelsyn-3:
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A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with Orthovisc:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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