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Hyperuricaemia

Hyperuricaemia means that uric acid levels in the blood are higher than usual. It may not cause symptoms, but it can be linked with the painful joint condition gout.

Benemid

Probenecid

500mg

Probenecid tablets for gouty arthritis and high uric acid levels. It helps the kidneys remove uric acid from the body more quickly.

From$0.56/ tabletView

Zyloprim

Allopurinol

100mg · 300mg

Allopurinol tablets for gout and high uric acid. It reduces the amount of uric acid the body makes, helping to prevent flare-ups.

From$0.57/ tabletView

Uloric

Febuxostat

40mg

Febuxostat tablets for high uric acid. It blocks the enzyme that produces uric acid, reducing gout risk.

From$0.96/ tabletView

Key points

  • Urate crystals can form when uric acid stays high and may settle in a joint, causing sudden pain, swelling and redness.
  • Kidney clearance affects uric acid levels, so reduced removal can make levels rise.
  • Risk factors include purine-rich food and drink, heavy alcohol intake and some diuretics.

Medicines listed for Hyperuricaemia

The listed products for hyperuricaemia contain Probenecid and Allopurinol, alongside febuxostat. Probenecid is a uricosuric medicine that increases uric acid removal, while allopurinol and febuxostat are xanthine oxidase inhibitors that reduce its production.

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