Orfadin Suspension and Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

• Generic Name: nitisinone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Orfadin, Nityr

Orfadin works by preventing the body from breaking down an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Orfadin is used to treat a rare genetic condition called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). HT-1 is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body does not produce enough of an enzyme that breaks down proteins from certain foods. This condition occurs most often in young babies.

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

• Generic Name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: OsmoPrep, Disposable Enema, Fleet Enema

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination is used to clean or empty your bowels before an imaging procedure called colonoscopy. Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic works by cleaning your colon and causing you to have diarrhea. This helps your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during the colonoscopy.

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic is available only with your doctor's prescription.