Condrotide Intra-articular Syringe pre-filled - 2 ml

Condrotide is a pre-filled syringe based on polynucleotides capable of acting as a substitute for synovial fluid in intra-articular treatments and is therefore very useful in cases of degenerative or post-traumatic conditions.
Its composition, in fact, is capable of restoring the visco-elastic properties of the synovial fluid, in order to reduce the sensation of pain, often associated with difficulty in movement.
Therefore, being able to improve the lubrication and protection of joints from mechanical stress, it can be used for infiltrations in case of arthrosis.

The injection of the product must be performed by competent medical personnel.
Perform 1 injection at weekly intervals, repeating the treatment for 3 weeks, unless otherwise indicated by the doctor.
In case of further treatment cycles, an interval of 6 months must be observed.
For administration, it is recommended to use a needle with a gauge between 18 and 22 G.
After administration it is important to keep the joint at rest to avoid localized pain.

Side effects
Following intra-articular injections, transient pain and/or swelling and/or effusion in the joint may occur, but also cases of acute inflammation characterized by joint pain, swelling, effusion and sometimes a sensation of heat and/or stiffness in the joint.
Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylactic shock and angioedema have also been reported.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the product.
Do not use in case of: pre-existing infections in the skin area of ​​the intended injection site; known infection in the target joint; known systemic coagulation disorders; active tuberculosis; herpes simplex keratitis; acute psychosis; systemic mycoses and parasitoses (strongyloides infections).
Do not inject intravascularly.
Do not inject extra-articularly or into synovial tissue or capsule.
Do not use concomitantly with disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts for skin preparation, as in their presence the hyaluronate may precipitate.
Contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid freezing.

Composition
polynucleotides 20 mg/ml, water for injections, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate