SPB11 and Ultram

• Generic Name: sodium phenylbutyrate
• Dosage Forms: oral powder
• Other Brand Names: Buphenyl

Sodium phenylbutyrate is used together with a proper diet to help treat urea cycle disorders (including a specific liver enzyme deficiency) that help remove ammonia (nitrogen) from the body.

Ammonia is formed from the breakdown of protein in the body. If the ammonia cannot be removed by the body, then a buildup may cause serious unwanted effects. This medicine works by helping to reduce high levels of ammonia in the blood.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tramadol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: ConZip, Ultram, Ultram ER, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt

Ultram (tramadol) is a narcotic-like pain reliever.

Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of Ultram is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.