RadiaPlexRx (topical)
Generic name:sodium hyaluronate (topical) [ SOE-dee-um-HYE-al-ure-ON-ate ]
Brand names: Bionect, Gelclair, Hylira, IPM Wound, RadiaPlexRx, Xclair
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
What is RadiaPlexRx topical?
RadiaPlexRx is similar to the fluid that surrounds your joints. This medicine acts as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventing friction or abrasion.
RadiaPlexRx skin medication is used to treat skin ulcers such as bed sores or diabetic foot ulcers, as well as burn wounds, surgical incisions, cuts, abrasions, and other skin irritations. This medicine skin medication is also used to treat dry or scaly skin.
RadiaPlexRx oral gel is used to treat mouth sores or other irritation caused by infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or dental work.
RadiaPlexRx may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use RadiaPlexRx if you are allergic to it.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether RadiaPlexRx will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using RadiaPlexRx.
It is not known whether sodium hyaluronate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use RadiaPlexRx topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
To use sodium hylauronate on the skin:
Clean and disinfect the skin area before applying RadiaPlexRx cream, gel, film, or spray.
Apply enough of the medication to cover the wound or affected skin area entirely.
If you use RadiaPlexRx gel, foam or cream on an open skin wound, dab a thin layer of the medicine onto the affected area with as little rubbing as possible.
To prevent contaminating the medication tube or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying RadiaPlexRx.
Cover the treated skin area with a sterile gauze pad or other dressing recommended by your doctor.
RadiaPlexRx for use on the skin is usually applied 2 or 3 times per day. Follow your ...
