An Introduction to Dosing With Elmiron
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 tells you to do so.
The recommended starting 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.
Do not stop taking Elmiron without first discussing it with your healthcare provider. Also, if you are unsure about anything related to Elmiron or your dosage of the medication, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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