Potaba

Potaba is a type of Vitamin B that helps with many important functions in the body.

Potaba may be effective in treating fibrosis or a specific type of inflammation that can lead to the hardening of skin or tissues. These conditions happen 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.

Potaba might also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

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

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

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

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you are taking.

You should not use Potaba 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.

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

Potaba may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away 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 of Potaba 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.

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

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

• Avoid drinking alcohol.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• an antibiotic sulfa drug.

This list does not include everything. Other drugs may affect Potaba, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are included here.