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Probenecid (Systemic)

Brand Names : Benemid, Probalan, Benuryl

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antibiotic therapy adjunct
  • Antigout agent
  • Antihyperuricemic
Description

Probenecid (proe-BEN-e-sid) is used in the treatment of chronic gout or gouty arthritis. These conditions are caused by too much uric acid in the blood. The medicine works by removing the extra uric acid from the body. Probenecid does not cure gout, but after you have been taking it for a few months it will help prevent gout attacks. This medicine will help prevent gout attacks only as long as you continue to take it.

Probenecid is also used to prevent or treat other medical problems that may occur if too much uric acid is present in the body.

Probenecid is sometimes used with certain kinds of antibiotics to make them more effective in the treatment of infections.

Probenecid is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Benemid
  • Probalan

In Canada -

  • Benemid
  • Benuryl

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.


   

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Probenecid: Before Using



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