Edecrin and Sodium cellulose phosphate

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Edecrin, Sodium Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium

Edecrin is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.

Edecrin is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome.

Edecrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cellulose sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Cellulose sodium phosphate is used to prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. It is used in patients whose bodies absorb too much calcium from their food.

Cellulose sodium phosphate works by combining with the calcium and some other minerals in food. This prevents the calcium from reaching the kidneys where the stones are formed.

Cellulose sodium phosphate is available only with your doctor's prescription.