Benemid
Indicated to address elevated plasma uric acid levels to manage chronic arthritic gout and alleviate joint stiffness.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Gout Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Probenecid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Benemid, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Benemid vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Benemid details
- Conditions
- Gouty Arthritis · Hyperuricaemia · Adjunct to Penicillin Therapy
- Alternative names
- probenecid
- Therapeutic class
- Uricosuric Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Renal Tubular Transport Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- urinary frequency; rash; anorexia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Penicillin; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
renal calculi; blood dyscrasias; acute gout flare inception; uric acid nephropathy
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic necrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address elevated plasma uric acid levels to manage chronic arthritic gout and alleviate joint stiffness.
Mechanism of action
Competitively inhibits the active reabsorption of uric acid at the proximal renal tubules, increasing urinary excretion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Generally safe for pregnant women. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Benemid is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Probenecid is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.