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Brand Names: Potaba

Generic Name: potassium aminobenzoate (Pronunciation: po TAS ee um a MEE noe BEN zoe ate)

• What is potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• What are the possible side effects of potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• What is the most important information I should know about potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• How should I take potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Potaba)?
• What happens if I overdose (Potaba)?
• What should I avoid while taking potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• What other drugs will affect potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?

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

Potassium aminobenzoate works by causing a softening of skin or tissues when used over time. It also raises oxygen levels in tissues of the body.

Potassium aminobenzoate is used to treat conditions that cause skin or tissues to harden, including scleroderma (skler-oh-DERM-a), dermatomyositis (der-mat-oh-mye-oh-SYE-tis), and Peyronie's (pe-ROE-neez) disease.

Potassium aminobenzoate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)?

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

Take care not to let your blood sugar get too low while you are taking this medicine. You may have hypoglycemia if you take potassium aminobenzoate without food.

Symptoms of low blood sugar include:

• hunger, headache, confusion, irritability;
• drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, tremors;
• sweating, fast heartbeat;
• seizure (convulsions); or
• fainting, coma (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal).

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea;
• loss of appetite;
• fever; or
• mild skin rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Tell your doctor if you are taking a sulfa antibiotic, such as Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, and others.

Take this medicine with a meal or snack. This will help prevent upset stomach, and will keep your blood sugar from getting too low. Tell your doctor if you are on a special diet, or if you need to schedule any other medications around your eating schedule.

Potassium aminobenzoate is usually taken 4 times each day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking potassium aminobenzoate. Alcohol can lower your blood sugar.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of potassium aminobenzoate is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms, but you may have low blood sugar. Symptoms of low blood sugar include hunger, headache, confusion, irritability, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, tremors, sweating, and fast heartbeat. If blood sugar gets too low, you may have seizure (convulsions), fainting, or coma (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal).

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