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Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium |
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Pentosan Polysulfate Pentosan polysulfate (sold under the name Elmiron) was the first --and only-- oral medication approved by the US FDA for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome. Interstitial cystitis patients struggle with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, pressure and/or pain, as well as nocturia (frequent urination at night), dyspareunia (painful intercourse), pain and/or discomfort while sitting in a car, while driving and/or travell ...
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