Potaba

Name: Potaba

What is the most important information I should know about Potaba (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 happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Potaba (potassium aminobenzoate) side effects

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

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe nausea or loss of appetite that causes you not to eat normally; or

  • low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery.

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, loss of appetite;

  • fever; or

  • skin rash.

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.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • M2 Potassium
  • Potaba

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Capsule
  • Powder for Suspension
  • Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Musculoskeletal Agent

Potaba Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare
  • Chills
  • fever
  • skin rash
  • sore throat
Symptoms of low blood sugar
  • Anxiety
  • chills
  • cold sweats
  • confusion
  • cool pale skin
  • difficulty in concentration
  • drowsiness
  • excessive hunger
  • fast heartbeat
  • headache
  • nervousness
  • shakiness
  • unsteady walk
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Loss of appetite
  • nausea

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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