Pragmatar Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. As the sodium salt form, sodium benzoate is used as a treatment for urea cycle disorders due to its ability to bind amino acids. This leads to excretion of these amino acids and a decrease in ammonia levels. Recent research shows that sodium benzoate may be beneficial as an add-on therapy (1 gram/day) in schizophrenia. Total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores dropped by 21% compared to placebo.
| Trade Name | Pragmatar |
| Generic | Benzoic acid |
| Benzoic acid Other Names | Benzoic acid |
| Type | Ointment |
| Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Weight | Average: 122.123 Monoisotopic: 122.036779433 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Glaxosmithkline |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Pragmatar is an antimicrobial food additive.
Pragmatar is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Infections, Fungal, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Ringworm, Sore Throat, Tinea Pedis, Burning sensation in the mouth, Dry cough, Mouth infection, Throat infections
