Elmiron
Indicated to address chronic bladder lining degradation to relieve burning pain and support mucosal defense layers.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Pentosan Polysulfate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Elmiron, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Elmiron vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Elmiron details
- Alternative names
- pentosan polysulfate sodium
- Therapeutic class
- Mucopolysaccharide GAG Replacer
- Pharmacological class
- Urinary Analgesic
- Contraindications
- bleeding disorders; hypersensitivity to pentosan polysulfate
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- rectal haemorrhage; mild alopecia; abdominal discomfort
- Serious side effects
- pigmentary maculopathy, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alza Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
indicated to address chronic bladder lining degradation to relieve burning pain and support mucosal defense layers.
Mechanism of action
Adheres to the mucosal wall of the urinary bladder, acting as a buffer to protect tissue from irritating solutes in urine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Elmiron is the originator brand name, made by Alza Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Alza Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Pentosan Polysulfate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.