Sodium phenylbutyrate - SOE-dee-um fen-il-BYOO-ti-rate is using to help treat a deficiency of enzymes that help remove ammonia from your body.
Ammonia is formed from the breakdown of protein in the body. If the ammonia can't be removed by the body, then a buildup may cause serious unwanted effects. This drug works by helping to reduce high levels of ammonia in the blood.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.