Finally, can you summarize for us the proper method of using Clorpactin to treat Interstitial Cystitis?
(Dr. Globus) First, do not use a concentration higher than 0.1% for the initial treatment and 0.2% for subsequent treatments. Have the patient empty his or her bladder as completely as possible and then perform a cystoscopic examination to make sure that there are no perforations or tears in the bladder. Fill the bladder to capacity (but do not over distend) using gravity feed at a pressure not to exceed 30 cm, and allow a total dwell time of 2-3 minutes per instillation. Perform 2-3 instillations per treatment, allowing several minutes between instillations. Repeat this procedure every 4-5 days for at least 5 treatments. Improvement should be seen by the fifth treatment, but seven or eight treatments may be necessary. If a period of 10 days or more elapses between treatments, the series of treatments should begin again. If the treatment is successful the results may last from several months to as much as a year or more before treatment may have to be repeated. Mild to moderate pain is
