PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM is a low-molecular-weight heparin-like compound used to provide relief from bladder pain and discomfort associated with intestinal cystitis. Intestinal cystitis is a disease that causes scarring and swelling of the bladder wall. It is a painful bladder syndrome with bladder pressure, bladder pain, and pelvic pain.
PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM contains Pentosan polysulphate sodium, which works by preventing irritation of the bladder walls by binding to the mucosal membrane of the bladder. This helps in preventing the irritating chemicals present in the urine to come in contact with the bladder wall. Thereby, PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM provides relief from the discomfort associated with intestinal cystitis.
You are advised to take PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach upset, headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, and heartburn. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Intestinal cystitis.
PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM belongs to a group of medicines called low-molecular-weight heparins used to provide relief from bladder pain and discomfort associated with intestinal cystitis. PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM works by preventing irritation of the bladder walls by binding to the walls of the bladder. This helps in preventing the irritating chemicals present in the urine to come in contact with the bladder wall. Thereby, PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM provides relief from the discomfort associated with intestinal cystitis.
Do not take PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, eye problems, stroke, stomach ulcer, intestinal polyps, aneurysm (enlargement of an artery), haemophilia, ulcers, low platelet count, intestinal blockage, spleen disease, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interaction: PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM may have interaction with a blood thinner (warfarin, aspirin)
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, eye problems, stroke, stomach ulcer, intestinal polyps, aneurysm, haemophilia, ulcers, low platelet count, intestinal blockage, spleen disease, liver or kidney problems.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM as it may cause increased dizziness.
PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will prescribe PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Limited information is available regarding the use of PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM in patients with liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Limited information is available regarding the use of PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM in patients with kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
PENTOSAN POLYSULPHATE SODIUM is not recommended for children below 16years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Intestinal cystitis: It is a disease that causes scarring and swelling of the bladder wall. It is a painful bladder syndrome with bladder pressure, bladder pain, and pelvic pain. The pain could be mild or severe. Intestinal cystitis is more common in women than in men. Symptoms include pelvic pain, urgent and persistent need to urinate, frequent urination, and pain during sexual intercourse. Although the signs and symptoms of intestinal cystitis are similar to urinary tract infection, usually there is no infection. However, the symptoms may worsen if a person with intestinal cystitis gets an infection in the urinary tract.