ELMIRON is a prescription oral medication that's FDA approved to treat the symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC). It's important to take ELMIRON as prescribed by your doctor and to stick with it, because symptom improvement will be gradual. And the longer you take ELMIRON, the better it may work.

How to Take ELMIRON

• Always take ELMIRON according to the instructions given to you by your doctor. The recommended dosage of ELMIRON is one capsule, 3 times a day.
• It is important that you don't stop taking ELMIRON or reduce your dosage just because you are feeling better or because ELMIRON is not working right away.
• Follow any other advice your doctor gives you for managing symptoms — for example, avoiding foods that may make your symptoms worse.

Please keep in mind, ELMIRON is not the answer for everyone diagnosed with IC, but it does help many people gain and maintain relief from the pain and discomfort associated with IC.

What to Expect

While some patients may experience symptom relief in as little as 4 weeks, studies show that ELMIRON relieves bladder pain, in many patients, after just
3 months.

Symptom improvement is generally gradual. To help monitor your progress, use a Symptom Journal, keep it up to date, and show it to your doctor. If you have not experienced symptom relief by 6 months of therapy, please talk to your doctor.

Unlike some medications, ELMIRON does not lose its effectiveness with prolonged, continuous use. That means the longer you take ELMIRON, the better it may work. In fact, in a long-term study, ELMIRON provided relief from symptoms for as long as 3 years.

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