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PABA is an abbreviation for Paraaminobenzoic acid, a member of the vitamin B-complex. It has been used in dermatomyositis, infertility (female), pemphigus, Peyronie?s disease, scleroderma, and vitiligo (white patches on skin). It is also used on the skin in sunscreens . Other names for PABA include: Paraaminobenzoic Acid and Potaba. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

 
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PABA is an abbreviation for Paraaminobenzoic acid, a member of the vitamin B-complex. It has been used in dermatomyositis, infertility (female), pemphigus, Peyronie?s disease, scleroderma, and vitiligo (white patches on skin). It is also used on the skin in sunscreens . Other names for PABA include: Paraaminobenzoic Acid and Potaba. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

Storage
  • Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
  • Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
  • Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
  • Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
  • Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
  • Never share your medicine with others.


How To Use
  • Talk with your caregiver about how much PABA you should take.
  • The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking PABA.
  • If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
  • Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

Side Effects
  • Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
  • Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest . Chest pain . Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you ... are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) . are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine . are breastfeeding . have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.


Drug Interactions
  • Before taking PABA, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding . You should not take more than 400 milligrams of PABA daily without first consulting your health care professional (1) . The use of PABA has been associated with liver problems (5).
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