Ferric pyrophosphate and Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets

• Generic Name: ferric pyrophosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Triferic

Ferric pyrophosphate is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.

Ferric pyrophosphate is used to treat iron deficiency in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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

• Generic Name: polycarbophil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

• It is used to treat constipation.
• It is used to treat diarrhea.
• It is used to raise fiber in the diet.