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potassium aminobenzoate

Pronunciation: po TAS ee um a MEE noe BEN zoe ate

Brand: Potaba

What is the most important information I should know about potassium aminobenzoate?

What is the most important information I should know about potassium aminobenzoate?

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is potassium aminobenzoate?

What is potassium aminobenzoate?

Potassium aminobenzoate is a form of Vitamin B, which supports many important body functions.

Potassium aminobenzoate is possibly effective in treating fibrosis or a certain type of inflammation, which can cause skin or tissues to harden. These conditions occur in people with scleroderma (SKLER-oh-DERM-a), dermatomyositis (der-mat-oh-mye-oh-SYE-tis), morphea (MOR-fee-a), pemphigus (pem-FYE-gus), or Peyronie's (pey-ROE-neez) disease.

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

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking potassium aminobenzoate?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking potassium aminobenzoate?

You should not use potassium aminobenzoate if you are allergic to it, or if you are also taking a sulfa drug.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • kidney disease;
  • diabetes; or
  • chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

How should I take potassium aminobenzoate?

How should I take potassium aminobenzoate?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Take this medicine after a meal or with a snack. Take the the capsule with a full glass of water.

Potassium aminobenzoate doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with potassium aminobenzoate does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking potassium aminobenzoate?

What should I avoid while taking potassium aminobenzoate?

Avoid drinking alcohol.

What are the possible side effects of potassium aminobenzoate?

What are the possible side effects of potassium aminobenzoate?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • nausea, loss of appetite;
  • blue-colored skin;
  • fever, chills, cough, sore throat; or
  • low blood sugar --headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky.

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea; or
  • loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect potassium aminobenzoate?

What other drugs will affect potassium aminobenzoate?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • an antibiotic sulfa drug.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect potassium aminobenzoate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about potassium aminobenzoate.

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