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Pentosan polysulfate (PPS) sold under the name Elmiron by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical is the only oral medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of interstitial cystitis (IC) also known as painful bladder syndrome. PPS is also sold under the brand name Comfora in India.In the veterinary field pentosan polysulfate is sold under the name Cartrophen Vet by Biopharm Australia for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and horses.
