Elmiron Dosage

Elmiron dosage guidelines are based on several factors, including other existing medical conditions you may have and other medicines you may already be taking. Most healthcare providers recommend a starting Elmiron dosage of 100 mg, three times a day. Do not alter your Elmiron dosage or discontinue the medication unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.

 

Elmiron Dosage: An Introduction

The dosage of Elmiron® (pentosan polysulfate sodium) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Specific Elmiron Dosage

The recommended starting Elmiron dose for the treatment of interstitial cystitis is Elmiron 100 mg, three times a day. It is recommended that you take your Elmiron capsule with water, either one hour before or two hours after a meal.
 
After three months of treatment with Elmiron, you should be re-evaluated by your healthcare provider. If your interstitial cystitis symptoms are not improving, you can continue taking Elmiron for another three months. If symptoms of interstitial cystitis have not improved after six months, your healthcare provider may recommend stopping Elmiron.
 

Elmiron Dosage: Summary

Do not stop taking Elmiron without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
 
If you are unsure about anything related to Elmiron or your Elmiron dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;