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HOT NEWS! ELMIRON® SUPPLY AVAILABLE AGAIN
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., would like to provide you with a product availability update for ELMIRON® (pentosan polysulfate sodium) 100-mg capsules. We have now resumed shipments of ELMIRON® to distributors and pharmacies.
For a limited time, prior participants are eligible for the EarlyAssist™ co-pay support program. Patients may pay no more than $5 per month for up to 4 months. Visit www.orthoelmiron.com to register.
If you are currently taking ELMIRON®, you should check with local pharmacies and plan treatment accordingly with your healthcare professional.
Our priority is to reestablish supply as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
What is ELMIRON® ?
ELMIRON® is a prescription medication used to treat the pain and discomfort of interstitial cystitis (IC). It is not known exactly how ELMIRON® works, but it is not a pain medication like aspirin or acetaminophen and therefore must be taken continuously for relief as prescribed by your doctor.
Important Safety Information
ELMIRON® should not be taken if you have a known hypersensitivity to the drug or similar drugs.
ELMIRON® is a weak blood thinner (anticoagulant) which may increase bleeding. Call your doctor if you will be undergoing surgery or if you are taking or will begin taking anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin sodium, heparin, high doses of aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.
Tell your doctor
Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please click here for the full Product Information for ELMIRON®.
If you have any questions on ELMIRON®, please contact the Janssen Medical Information at 1-800-526-7736 or visit our website at www.orthoelmiron.com.
© Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2011 July 2011 02E11044
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., would like to provide you with a product availability update for ELMIRON® (pentosan polysulfate sodium) 100-mg capsules. We have now resumed shipments of ELMIRON® to distributors and pharmacies.
For a limited time, prior participants are eligible for the EarlyAssist™ co-pay support program. Patients may pay no more than $5 per month for up to 4 months. Visit www.orthoelmiron.com to register.
If you are currently taking ELMIRON®, you should check with local pharmacies and plan treatment accordingly with your healthcare professional.
Our priority is to reestablish supply as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
What is ELMIRON® ?
ELMIRON® is a prescription medication used to treat the pain and discomfort of interstitial cystitis (IC). It is not known exactly how ELMIRON® works, but it is not a pain medication like aspirin or acetaminophen and therefore must be taken continuously for relief as prescribed by your doctor.
Important Safety Information
ELMIRON® should not be taken if you have a known hypersensitivity to the drug or similar drugs.
ELMIRON® is a weak blood thinner (anticoagulant) which may increase bleeding. Call your doctor if you will be undergoing surgery or if you are taking or will begin taking anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin sodium, heparin, high doses of aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.
Tell your doctor
- If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant.
- If you have any liver problems.
- The most common side effects are hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, blood in the stool, headache, rash, upset stomach, abnormal liver function tests, dizziness and bruising.
- Hair loss, when it occurred, was almost always limited to a single area of the scalp.
Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please click here for the full Product Information for ELMIRON®.
If you have any questions on ELMIRON®, please contact the Janssen Medical Information at 1-800-526-7736 or visit our website at www.orthoelmiron.com.
© Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2011 July 2011 02E11044
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