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Elmiron is a medicine that contains the active substance pentosan polysulphate sodium. Once you have taken the medicine, it is excreted in the urine and settles on the inside of the bladder to form a protective layer. Elmiron is used in adults to treat interstitial cystitis which is characterized by many small bleedings or obvious damage to the wall of the bladder as well as moderate to severe pain and a need to urinate frequently.
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Do not take Elmiron if you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 is allergic<\/strong> to pentosan polysulphate sodium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 bleeding<\/strong> (other than during menstruation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Elmiron if you<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 must be operated on,<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has a disorder that affects the blood’s coagulation or an increased risk of bleeding, e.g. if you are taking a medicine that inhibits blood clotting,<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 have ever had a reduced platelet count due to a medicine called heparin ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 has impaired liver or kidney function. Rare cases of diseases of the retina of the eye ( maculopathy ) have been reported with the use of Elmiron (especially after prolonged use). Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience vision-related changes such as reading difficulties, visual distortions, altered color vision, and\/or slower adaptation to dim or reduced light. Your doctor will discuss with you whether to continue treatment. To detect changes in the retina early, eye examinations will be performed regularly. Elmiron is not recommended<\/strong> for use<\/strong> in children below 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established in this group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines that block the blood’s ability to coagulate, such as painkillers that reduce the blood’s ability to coagulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elmiron should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elmiron has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per capsule, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The recommended dose is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 capsule, 3 times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will assess how you respond to Elmiron every six months. How to take the capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you have taken too many capsules. Stop taking Elmiron if you get side effects until they stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Adverse reactions with the following frequencies have been observed: Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 infection is, flu<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 headache, back pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, abdominal pain, distended abdomen<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 bleeding from the rectum<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 fluid retention in arms or legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 hair loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 weakness, pelvic pain (lower abdomen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 need to urinate more often than usual<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 abnormal liver function Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 lack of platelets, red or white blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 bleeding, including minor bleeding under the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 allergic reactions increased photosensitivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 lack of appetite, weight gain, or weight loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 severe mood swings or depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 increased sweating, insomnia<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 restlessness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or numbness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 tear formation, impaired vision (amblyopia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 tinnitus (ringing in the ears)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 difficulty breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 indigestion, vomiting, gas, difficulty emptying the bowel<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 sores in the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 skin rash, enlarged liver spots<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 joint or muscle pain No known frequency:<\/strong> can not be calculated from the available data<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 disturbance of the blood’s ability to coagulate<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 allergic reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 abnormal liver function<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. \u2022 jar Used before the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after “EXP.” or “EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. Close the bottle tightly. Moisture sensitive. Used within 45 days after first opening. Get rid of any leftover capsules when that period is over. \u2022 blister Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after \u201cEXP\u201d. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is pentosan polysulphate sodium. One hard capsule contains 100 mg of pentosan polysulfate sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hard capsules are white and opaque, are in a plastic jar with a child-resistant closure or plastic\/aluminum blistpacks, and are packaged in a carton. \u2022 can<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each carton contains 90 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each carton contains 300 (3 bottles x 100) capsules. \u2022 blister<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each carton contains 90 capsules. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n bene-Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herterichstrasse 1 – 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n D-81479 Munich<\/p>\n\n\n\n tel: +49 (0) 89 749870<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fax: +49 (0) 89 74987142<\/p>\n\n\n\n e-mail: contact@bene-arzneimittel.de FI, SE<\/p>\n\n\n\n Navamedic AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n G\u00f6teborgsv\u00e4gen 74,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: +46 (0) 31 3351190,<\/p>\n\n\n\n infose@navamedic.com Elmiron is a medicine that contains the active substance pentosan polysulphate sodium. Once you have taken the medicine, it is excreted in the urine and settles on the inside of the bladder to form a protective layer. Elmiron is used in adults to treat interstitial cystitis which is characterized by many small bleedings or obvious damage to the wall of the bladder as well as moderate to severe pain and a need to urinate frequently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[4551,4554,4553,2213,4547,4550,4549,4552,4548],"class_list":["post-8023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-elmiron","tag-elmiron-capsules","tag-elmiron-side-effects","tag-medicines","tag-pentosan-polysulphate-sodium","tag-pentosan-polysulphate-sodium-capsule","tag-pentosan-polysulphate-sodium-side-effects","tag-what-is-elmiron","tag-what-is-pentosan-polysulphate-sodium"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8023"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8023\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10655,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8023\/revisions\/10655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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