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ELMIRON is the only oral 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 symptoms over time.

The longer you take ELMIRON®, the better it may work. Some patients may experience symptom improvement in as little as 4 weeks. A study has shown that 61% of patients experience improvement of symptoms after just 3 months.

Because symptom improvement is gradual, 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.

Important Safety Information

ELMIRON® has been shown to be generally well-tolerated. The most common side effects were blood in stool, diarrhea, nausea, hair loss, headache, rash, upset stomach, abdominal pain, liver function abnormalities and dizziness. When side effects did occur, they were generally mild and usually did not interfere with continuing treatment. Hair loss, when it occurred, was almost always limited to a single area of the scalp, and it grew back when ELMIRON® was discontinued.

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 or high doses of aspirin; or anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.

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