Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Pentosan polysulfate sodium(100mg)
For-IC Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before having a meal. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. It may also make you feel dizzy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are on any other medication for a blood disorder, liver disease, or any other health condition.
For-IC Capsule binds to the urinary bladder wall and prevents the irritating chemicals in the urine from coming in contact with the bladder wall.
A large proportion of the orally administered dose of pentosan polysulfate sodium (mean 84% in the 300 mg group and 58% in the 450 mg group) is excreted in feces as unchanged drug. A mean of 6% of an oral dose is excreted in the urine, mostly as desulfated and depolymerized metabolites.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of For-IC
Hair loss
Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Liver dysfunction
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Bleeding or blood vessel problems (eg, aneurysm, hemophilia) or. Eye or vision problems, or history of—Use with caution.
For-IC Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with For-IC Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of For-IC Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
(pentosan polysulfate sodium) is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
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.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
WARFARIN
ASPIRIN
For-IC Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of For-IC Capsule, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed For-IC Capsule for relieving bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
Take it at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.
It may take 12-16 weeks of treatment before any effect is seen. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Inform your doctor if you will be undergoing any surgery or are taking anticoagulants such as warfarin sodium, heparin, or high doses of aspirin as For-IC Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. For-IC Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can the use of For-IC Capsule increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, For-IC Capsule is a weak anticoagulant, and it may increase your risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding, or if you notice blood in stool.
Q. Is For-IC Capsule a steroid?
No, For-IC Capsule is not a steroid. It is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis which is also known as bladder pain syndrome. This disease may cause sores on the inner lining of the urinary bladder along with areas of tiny bleeds, and the patient complains of pain and a frequent urge to urinate.
Q. How long does it take For-IC Capsule to start working?
Generally, it takes about 3 to 6 months of continuous therapy to find some benefit or improvement. However, the duration of start of effect is variable as For-IC Capsule is recommended for long-term use to get effective clinical benefit. To check the effectiveness of the medicine, patients are reassessed after 3 months of treatment. This is also done to analyze whether the medication can be continued longer if the patients have not encountered any side effects.
Q. Who should be cautious while starting For-IC Capsule?
Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have any disease for which you are taking blood thinning medications like warfarin, heparin, aspirin, etc. This is done because the use of For-IC Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding. Also, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney problems should remain cautious while using this medicine.
