Aminobenzoate Potassium
Potaba is a brand-name medication containing aminobenzoic acid (PABA), a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It has been used in the treatment of certain connective tissue disorders, particularly Peyronie's disease and scleroderma.
Potaba is a vitamin B supplement historically used to treat connective tissue disorders like Peyronie's disease and scleroderma.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 8587
- Generic
- Potaba
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Potaba is primarily used to treat Peyronie's disease (a condition involving abnormal penile tissue curvature) and scleroderma (a disorder causing skin and connective tissue hardening). Its efficacy for these conditions has been debated and it is considered a second-line or alternative therapy.
As a B-complex factor, aminobenzoic acid is involved in normal protein metabolism and may support collagen formation and tissue elasticity. However, the exact therapeutic mechanism for its use in connective tissue disorders is not fully established.
Common side effects may include gastrointestinal upset, loss of appetite, and skin reactions including photosensitivity. Patients should take with food to reduce GI irritation. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be discussed with a healthcare provider. As efficacy is not definitively proven, it should be used under medical supervision after weighing benefits and risks.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy