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ELMIRON® is the only oral interstitial cystitis medication FDA approved to treat the bladder pain and discomfort of IC.

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ELMIRON® is the only oral medication that's FDA approved to treat the pain or discomfort of interstitial cystitis (IC). It's available by prescription only.

Easing your IC symptoms over time.

Symptom improvement is gradual. Some patients may experience symptom improvement in as little as 4 weeks. A study has shown that 61% of patients experience improvement of bladder pain/discomfort after just 3 months.

It's important to stay in contact with your doctor to discuss your progress over time. If you have not experienced symptom improvement by 6 months of therapy, you should talk to your doctor.

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ELMIRON® is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
ELMIRON® is available by prescription only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ELMIRON® is a weak anticoagulant (blood thinner) which may increase bleeding. Call your doctor if you will be undergoing surgery or will begin taking anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin, heparin, high doses of aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.

ELMIRON® should not be taken if you have a known hypersensitivity to the drug or similar drugs.

The most common side effects observed in clinical trials were blood in stool, diarrhea, nausea, hair loss, headache, rash, upset stomach, abdominal pain, liver function abnormalities, and dizziness. Hair loss, when it occurred, was almost always limited to a single area of the scalp, and grew back when ELMIRON® was discontinued.

The mechanism of action of ELMIRON® in interstitial cystitis is not fully understood.

Please see full Product Information for ELMIRON®.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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