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Pentosan Polysulfate

Pentosan Polysulfate is a medicine used for selected bladder-pain syndrome treatment. Listed uses include Interstitial Cystitis.

Elmiron

Interstitial Cystitis

100mg

Pentosan polysulfate 100mg hard capsules, used in the management of interstitial cystitis. A heparin-like compound that coats the bladder lining.

From$4.25/ tabletView

Key points

  • Benefit is gradual and it does not treat infection or every cause of pelvic pain.
  • Long-term exposure has been linked to pigmentary retinal damage.
  • New visual difficulty, unusual bleeding or severe pelvic pain needs prompt care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Eye history and monitoring, bleeding risk, anticoagulants, liver health and diagnosis require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for sudden visual change, uncontrolled bleeding, black stools, fainting or severe abdominal or pelvic pain.

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