Sodium Phenylbutyrate - Systemic
Brand Names
Buphenyl
Sodium Phenylbutyrate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
For diseaseds
taking the powder
form of this drug:
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Sodium phenylbutyrate must be mixed with solid food or a liquid.
However, it must not be mixed with acidic beverages such as coffee, tea,
or grapefruit, orange, or tomato juice.
Take this drug with meals or feedings.
It is important that you follow any special instructions
from your family doctor, such as following a low-protein diet. Always your family doctor
may recommend that you take amino acid supplements
. If you have any
questions about this, check with your family doctor.
Dosage
The dose of sodium phenylbutyrate will be various
for various diseaseds
Follow your family doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of sodium phenylbutyrate
If your dose
is various, do not change it
unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
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For too much ammonia in the body:
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For oral
dosage form - powder for solution:
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Adults, teenagers and children weighing 20 kilograms - kg - 44 pounds
or more The dose is based on body size and must be determined by your
family doctor. It is usually given four to six times a day with meals or feedings.
The dose is usually not more than 20 grams a day.
-
Children weighing up to 20 kg - 44 pounds The dose is based
on body weight. The usual dose is 450 to 600 milligrams - mg per kg - 205 to
273 mg per pound of body weight a day. The dose is given four to six times
a day with meals or feedings. The dose is usually not more than 20 grams a
day.
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For oral
dosage form - tablets:
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Adults, teenagers and children weighing 20 kg - 44 pounds or more The
dose is based on body size and must be determined by your family doctor. It is usually
given three times a day with meals or feedings. The dose is usually not more
than 20 grams - 40 tablets a day.
-
Children weighing up to 20 kg - 44 pounds Use of the tablets
is not recommended.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as
soon as possible. It is important to take the full amount every day as prescribed
by your family doctor.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down. However,
a strong, musty odor is normal for your drug.
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Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Keep container tightly closed.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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