SUPARTZ®
Product Description
Supartz® is a sterile viscoelastic solution indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The powerful solution is made of purified, high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate, which is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in our body. Supartz® helps to improve mobility by working as a lubricant and shock absorber in the affected joint. In addition, Supartz® products protect the joint from further damage. Used to treat knee pain in patients with joint inflammation or osteoarthritis.
Presentation/Quantity
Five pre-filled 2.5ml syringes, Package Insert
Main Benefits
Supartz® is a sodium hyaluronate injection to help the pain and discomfort of patients, who are suffering from knee osteoarthritis. It helps to cushion the joint and keeps it lubricated so that patients will feel less pain and discomfort. This injection also helps patients, who want to delay their knee replacement surgery.
Ingredients
10mg/ml sodium hyaluronate
Ingredients Information
The hyaluronic acid in Supartz® products works to keep the areas treated lubricated and cushioned so that patients will feel extreme pain relief from their joints and osteoarthritis pain.
Use Instructions
How do I use or apply Supartz®?
Supartz® is administered via intra-articular injection. Three to five injections will be needed. The injections must be separated by a week.
When should I use this treatment?
Supartz® products can be used to treat patients, who feel pain and discomfort due to their knee osteoarthritis. It is perfect to be used in patients, who have not had any success in getting their pain treated with other treatments, like painkillers, physical therapy and exercise.
What areas can I treat with it?
Supartz® products can be used to treat pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.
How long do results last?
Supartz® products can alleviate symptoms for of osteoarthritis of the knee for 18 weeks.
How long does the treatment take?
Supartz® injection administration does not take long. There are a series of injections that must occur for three to five weeks.
