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pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron®)

 

Status: Superseded

AWMSG ADVICE SUPERSEDED BY NICE GUIDANCE ISSUED OCTOBER 2019. Refer to TA610: Pentosan polysulfate sodium for treating bladder pain syndrome for full guidance on NICE recommendations, including any specific restrictions on the use of the technology. AWMSG documentation provided for reference only.

 Statement of Advice (SOA): pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) 3478 (PDF, 98Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron®)
Formulation 100 mg hard capsule
Reference number 3478
Indication

Treatment of bladder pain syndrome characterised by either glomerulations or Hunner’s lesions in adults with moderate to severe pain, urgency and frequency of micturition

Company bene-Arzneimittel
BNF chapter Obstetrics, gynaecology & urinary tract disorders
Submission type Non-submission
Status Superseded
Date of issue 27/10/2017
NICE guidance

TA610: Pentosan polysulfate sodium for treating bladder pain syndrome

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