paba-500Para-Aminobenzoic Acid-Oral

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paba-500 Para-Aminobenzoic Acid-Oral Vitamin Shoppe - Paba, 500 mg,

Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for paba-500 Para-Aminobenzoic Acid-Oral

Paba

Uses
Paba-500 is used to treat certain skin disorders. Also known as PABA, it is used to make your skin more flexible.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting.

paba-500 Para-Aminobenzoic Acid-Oral

How To Use

Paba-500 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

Paba-500 may cause stomach upset and loss of appetite.
If this occurs, stop taking Paba-500 until your stomach feels better again.
Notify your doctor if you develop: fever, rash.
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), allergies (especially drug allergies).
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or nursing before taking Paba-500.

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, sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfisoxazole).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.