Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets and Questran

• 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.

• Generic Name: cholestyramine
• Dosage Forms: powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets

Questran helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Questran is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).

Questran powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.

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