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Elmiron


Generic Name: Pentosan (PEN-toe-san)
Brand Name: Elmiron

Elmiron is used for:

Relieving bladder pain or discomfort due to bladder inflammation.

Elmiron is an interstitial cystitis agent. The exact way it works is unknown, but it is thought to protect the bladder wall while it heals.

Do NOT use Elmiron if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Elmiron

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Elmiron :

Some medical conditions may interact with Elmiron . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have or have a history of a bleeding disorder due to low platelet levels, bleeding in the brain, hemophilia, stomach ulcers, intestinal polyps, or diverticulitis, or if you are taking blood thinners (eg, warfarin, aspirin, heparin)
  • if you have liver problems or blood-clotting problems, or you are scheduled for surgery or another medical procedure

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Elmiron . However, no specific interactions with Elmiron are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Elmiron may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Elmiron :

Use Elmiron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Take Elmiron with a full glass of water. Take Elmiron with a full glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
  • Elmiron comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Elmiron refilled.
  • Continue to use Elmiron even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
  • If you miss a dose of Elmiron , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Elmiron .

Important safety information:

  • Elmiron may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using Elmiron alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Elmiron may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Elmiron .
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Elmiron during pregnancy. It is unknown if Elmiron is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Elmiron , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Elmiron :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; dizziness; hair loss; headache; nausea; stomach upset; swelling of fingers, hands, toes, or feet.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in stool; unusual bruising or bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Elmiron :

Store Elmiron at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Elmiron out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Elmiron , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Elmiron is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Elmiron . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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