Pentosan Polysulfate

FDA Approved

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium

Aliases
PPS, Elmiron
Administration
Oral, Intraarticular injection (research)

Research and regulatory

Development stage

FDA approved for interstitial cystitis (Elmiron); off-label joint regeneration research ongoing.

Legal and regulatory

FDA approved prescription drug (Elmiron) for interstitial cystitis.

Side effects

GI effects; rare retinal pigmentary maculopathy with long-term use