The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment
and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis and/or a related urinary tract
condition in man or in animals. Specifically, provided are compositions
specially formulated for direct instillation into the bladder and/or
parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial
cystitis. Compositions adapted for direct instillation into the bladder
and/or for systemic administration are provided comprised of therapeutic
amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in combination with hyaluronan
(hyaluronic acid) are provided. Compositions adapted for direct
instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration are also
provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate,
hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and N-acetyl D-glucosamine.