Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
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.
Warnings
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 use Potassium Aminobenzoate
Use Potassium Aminobenzoate (Potaba) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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.
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.
Potassium Aminobenzoate side effects
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?
Avoid drinking alcohol.