About potassium aminobenzoate
Antifibrotic potassium salt
Used for
- May slow progression of Peyronie disease.
- Used for skin changes from scleroderma.
- May be prescribed for fibrotic skin conditions.
Usual adult dose
Common regimen: 12 g daily in divided doses with food; dosing may be adjusted.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea.
- Skin rash or itching.
- Low blood sugar, especially with diabetes medicines.
- Liver or blood-cell problems, rarely.
Important warnings
- May cause low blood sugar; monitoring is important, especially with diabetes.
- Can affect liver function and blood counts; monitoring may be needed.
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset.
- Treatment benefit may take months and evidence varies by condition.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; use during pregnancy is generally avoided unless a clinician determines it is necessary.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not established; discuss potential risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Sulfonamide antibiotics may have reduced effects.
- May increase low-blood-sugar risk with insulin or diabetes medicines.
- May interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin; monitoring may be needed.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.