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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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Although how ELMIRON works is not completely understood, it is believed to help repair and restore the bladder wall.


Remember, the longer you take ELMIRON, the better it may work. And since symptom improvement is gradual, it's important to keep taking ELMIRON as prescribed by 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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