Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking sodium phenylbutyrate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your weight or body size, medical condition, and response to treatment. The total daily dose should be divided into equal amounts and taken with each meal or feeding (such as 3 to 6 times daily). Do not increase or decrease your dose without your doctor's approval.

Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Take this medication with water, fruit juice, or protein-free infant formula. You may also sprinkle the dose onto a spoonful of solid food (such as apple sauce) and eat right away to prevent salty taste. Do not chew the medication. Do not prepare a supply in advance.

Some brands may be given by a feeding tube (nasogastric/gastric). For specific directions, ask your health care professional.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.