Comfora

Comfora Products are primarily used for

Interstitial cystitis

About Comfora Products

Uses of Comfora Products

Pentosan polysulfate sodium is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis.

Comfora Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Comfora are Hair loss, Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function, Dyspepsia.

How Comfora Products work

Pentosan polysulfate sodium binds to the urinary bladder wall and prevents the irritating chemicals in the urine from coming in contact with the bladder wall.

Patient Concerns about Comfora Products

Frequently asked questions about Comfora Products

Frequently asked questions about Pentosan polysulfate sodium

Q. Can the use of Comfora Capsule increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Comfora 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 Comfora Capsule a steroid?
No, Comfora 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 Comfora 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 Comfora 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 Comfora 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 Comfora Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding. Also, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney problems should remain cautious while using this medicine.
Q. How should I take Comfora Capsule?
Comfora Capsule should be taken in the dose as advised by the doctor. Take the medicine whole at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals with one glass of water.
Q. Does Comfora Capsule need to be refrigerated?
No, Comfora Capsule should not be refrigerated. Comfora Capsule comes in the form of capsules and can be stored at a safe place below 30°C. The bottle should be tightly closed to protect the medicine from moisture. Use the medicine within specified time after opening the pack. It is important to discard and stop using this medicine after the expiry date.

Products for Comfora

Comfora Capsule
bottle of 90 capsules
Swati Spentose Pvt Ltd
MRP
6050
Not Available
Comfora Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
Swati Spentose Pvt Ltd
MRP
715
Not Available

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