Potassium aminobenzoate

Potassium aminobenzoate is a form of Vitamin B that helps with many important functions in the body.

Potassium aminobenzoate is possibly effective in treating fibrosis or a specific type of inflammation that can cause skin or tissues to harden. These conditions can 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 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 potassium aminobenzoate after a meal or with a snack. Take 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.

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

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.

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

Potassium aminobenzoate may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience:

• 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 potassium aminobenzoate may include:

• nausea; or
• loss of appetite.

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

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the 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 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.