IA Inj into the affected joint once wkly for a total of 3-5 inj. Several joints may be treated at the same time. Joint effusion Start treatment 2-3 days later after reducing effusion by aspiration, rest, application of ice pack &/or IA corticosteroid inj.
Patients w/ known hypersensitivity. Avoid inj into blood vessels or surrounding tissues. Not recommended in inflammatory joint diseases eg, RA or Bechterew disease. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.