Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Benefits & Uses

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Interstitial Cystitis

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Interstitial Cystitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Interstitial Cystitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium is used -

Moderate

Liver Function Abnormal

Mild

Hair Loss
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Rash
Dyspepsia
पेट दर्द
Dizziness

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium safe for pregnant women?

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium. Immediately discontinue Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium on the Kidneys?

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium on the Heart?

Side effects of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium with Other Drugs

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alteplase

Urokinase

Apixaban

Argatroban

Argatroban Injection

Moderate

Abciximab

Aspirin

Naltrexone

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Bleeding
Hemophilia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium

Is this Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium

There is no information on the effects of taking Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium with alcohol will be.

Unknown