Several types of cystitis that may be treated with an over-the-counter medicine called Cystistat. The primary component of Cystistat is sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the fluids of the eye, the joints, and in the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer of the bladder lining. This layer - which is deficient in many patients with interstitial cystitis - is believed to provide the bladder wall with a protective coating.

Treatment with Cystistat usually consists of a medical professional inserting a small tube of Cystistat directly into your bladder through your urethra once a week, for six weeks, and then tapering off. This is performed as an outpatient procedure and you are able to return to work, school, or home to carry on with your daily activities.

Cystistat will temporarily replace the lining in your bladder to provide a protective coating to guard against irritants in your urine that can cause pain and frequency or urgency of urination. Your bladder is a muscular sac where your urine is stored and emptied and is found in your pelvic area. The protective lining is called the GAG (glycosaminoglycans) layer. Cystistat has been proven effective for treating bladder pain syndrome, interstitial and bacteria cystitis, and radiation-induced cystitis, allowing you to enjoy a better quality of life.