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What should I know about p-aminosalicylic acid before taking it?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Do not take p-aminosalicylic acid (Paser) if you have stomach ulcers or liver or kidney disease. P-animosalicylic acid may not be safe if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so talk to your doctor before taking it. Do not take p-aminosalicylic acid if you are allergic to it. Do not take this medication if it is purple or brown in color, as this means that it has gone bad.

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