Is Pheburane (sodium phenylbutyrate) contraindicated during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, Pheburane (sodium phenylbutyrate) is contraindicated during pregnancy.

PheburaneEurocept International bv · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 4 June 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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sodium phenylbutyrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, Pheburane (sodium phenylbutyrate) is contraindicated during pregnancy.

PheburaneEurocept International bv · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 4 June 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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