Benipro

by Shrooq

Active ingredient: Probenecid

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About Probenecid

Anti-gout Preparations

Uses

Hyperuricaemia associated with gout; prevention of recurrence of gouty arthritis, uricosuric agent in gout.

How to take it

Adults: Take half tab two times daily for 1 week, then 1 tab two times daily. May be gradually increased to maximum 2 gm daily in 2-4 divided doses. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Anaemia, skin rash, hypersensitivity, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sore gums, flushes, increased urine frequency, uric acid stones.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Renal uric acid calculi, blood dyscrasias. Precautions: Peptic ulceration.

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Interactions with Probenecid

Salicylic acid.

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