Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Phenylacetate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ucephan
CategoryDescriptionSodium benzoate and sodium
phenylacetate (SOE-dee-um BEN-zo-ate
and SOE-dee-um fen-ill-AH-seh-tate) combination is used
to treat a condition caused by too much ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia).
This medicine works by causing less ammonia to be produced by the body.
Ammonia is formed from the breakdown of protein in the body. If the ammonia
cannot be removed by the body, then a buildup may cause serious unwanted effects.
Sodium benzoate and sodium phenylacetate combination is available only
with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage form:
Oral
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Oral solution (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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