Polycarbophil and Renvela

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

Polycarbophil is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in your stools to help make them softer and easier to pass.

Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation and to help maintain regular bowel movements.

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

• Generic Name: sevelamer
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Renagel, Renvela

Renvela (sevelamer) is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus.

Renvela is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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