Substance / Medication

Sodium benzoate

Overview

Clinical overview including description, indications, and evidence base is pending physician authorship or FDA SPL integration. Graph-derived relationship data is available below.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

2 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
0
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Sodium benzoate for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy in humans and animals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
van Zoest Danny, Gal Bram, Agha Ayaz H et al. · Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol · 2025
PMID: 39975997Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Safety and efficacy of sodium benzoate for patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mansour Mohamed Ezzat M, Ali Ahmed Hamdy G, Ibrahim Mohamed Hazem M et al. · Nutr Neurosci · 2025
PMID: 39450675Meta-Analysis
Effects of sodium benzoate on cognitive function in neuropsychiatric disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Liang Chun-Wei, Cheng Hsiao-Yi, Tseng Mei-Chih Meg · Front Psychiatry · 2024
PMID: 39315325Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and safety of add-on sodium benzoate, a D-amino acid oxidase inhibitor, in treatment of schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Seetharam Jyothsna Chinnapura, Maiti Rituparna, Mishra Archana et al. · Asian J Psychiatr · 2022
PMID: 34890931Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Sodium benzoate (substance)
SNOMED CT
125706008
UMLS CUI
C0142805

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms
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Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.