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Probenecid

Probenecid (Benemid) is a uricosuric medicine for the treatment of gout and hyperuricaemia. This page covers the one formulation of probenecid available in the catalogue.

Benemid

Gouty Arthritis, Hyperuricaemia

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

Key points

  • The only formulation listed in this catalogue is a 500mg tablet, with probenecid in a single solid-dose form.
  • Benemid is the originator brand from Merck, and no other generic or branded alternatives appear in this listing.
  • Probenecid increases the amount of uric acid the kidneys pass into the urine, lowering levels in the blood.

What probenecid is used for

Probenecid is listed for Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricaemia. Gouty arthritis causes sudden, painful swelling in joints when uric acid crystals build up. Hyperuricaemia is the underlying high level of uric acid in the blood that probenecid may lower.

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