Potaba

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Potaba

Uses
This medication is used to treat certain skin disorders. Also known as PABA, it is used to make your skin more flexible.

Notes

This medication is not a vitamin, but small amounts are found naturally in cereal, eggs, milk and meats.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Potaba

How To Use

This medication should be taken with food.
Tablets should be taken with plenty of liquid to help minimize stomach upset.
The powder must be diluted in water as directed before swallowing.

Side Effects

This medication may cause stomach upset and loss of appetite.
If this occurs, stop taking this medication until your stomach feels better again.
If you develop a fever or a rash while taking this medication, notify your doctor.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) before taking this medication.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or nursing before taking this medication.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of dapsone and sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfisoxazole).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.