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Drug Interactions between benzalkonium chloride topical and sodium hyaluronate

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benzalkonium chloride topical sodium hyaluronate

Applies to: benzalkonium chloride topical and sodium hyaluronate

GENERALLY AVOID: Disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts should not be used for skin preparation before injections of viscoelastic solutions. Hyaluronic acid will precipitate in the presence of these salts.

MANAGEMENT: Povidone iodine (Betadine), other iodinated skin disinfectants, or alcohol skin preparations are safe for use and are recommended by the manufacturers.

References (3)
  1. "Product Information. Synvisc (hylan G-F 20)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
  2. "Product Information. Hyalgan (sodium hyaluronate)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals
  3. (2004) "Product Information. Orthovisc (hyaluronan)." Ortho Biotech Inc

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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