Sodium ferric gluconate complex Intravenous and Sodium picosulfate, magnesium, and citric acid

• Generic Name: sodium ferric gluconate complex
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferrlecit, Nulecit

Sodium ferric gluconate complex injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (not enough iron in the blood). It is used in patients with kidney disease who are receiving dialysis and a medicine called epoetin to prevent anemia. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is an iron replacement product.

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. This condition is called iron deficiency (iron shortage) or iron deficiency anemia.

Sodium ferric gluconate complex is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Clenpiq, Prepopik

Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate combination is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) in preparation for a procedure called colonoscopy. Sodium picosulfate, magnesium, and citric acid is a laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see inside of it more clearly during colonoscopy.

Sodium picosulfate, magnesium, and citric acid is available only with your doctor's prescription.