Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Buphenyl
  2. Olpruva
  3. Pheburane
  4. SPB11

Descriptions


Sodium phenylbutyrate is used together with a proper diet to help treat urea cycle disorders, including carbamylphosphate synthetase deficiency (CPS), ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTC), or argininosuccinate synthetase (AS).

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. This medicine works by helping to reduce high levels of ammonia in the blood.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Packet
  • Powder
  • Tablet
  • Pellet