Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 10, 2024.
Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis
100 mg orally 3 times a day
Use: For the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystitis
16 years or older: 100 mg orally 3 times a day
Use: For the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to this drug, structurally relate compounds, or excipients
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 16 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- To be taken with water at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Patients should be reassessed after 3 months of treatment.
- If no improvement is evident and if limiting adverse events are not present after 3 months, treatment may be continued for another 3 months.
- The benefit and risks of continued treatment in patients whose pain has not improved by 6 months is unknown.
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