How should I take sodium phenylbutyrate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine with each meal. Divide your total daily dose among all of your meals for the day.
Sodium phenylbutyrate powder should be mixed with food before consuming.
Shake the powder lightly before mixing it with food.
Use sodium phenylbutyrate regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. You may need to take this medicine for the rest of your life.
Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection such as fever, chills, redness, swelling, body aches, or weakness. An infection may cause your condition to go out of control even while you are taking sodium phenylbutyrate.
While using sodium phenylbutyrate, you may need frequent blood tests.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is only part of a treatment program that may also include diet, dialysis, and other medications. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. Your condition may have no symptoms. If the urea cycle disorder is not under control, you may have a build-up of ammonia, which can cause life-threatening side effects.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.