What is Probenecid Tablet Used For?
Probenecid tablet is used in the treatment of chronic gout or gouty arthritis which are conditions stemming from an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream
Probenecid Tablet Ingredient
Active ingredient: 500mg of probenecid
Other Ingredient: Microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, povidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc and D&C
How Does Probenecid Tablet Work?
It works by eliminating the surplus uric acid from the body. While Probenecid doesn’t cure gout, it can aid in preventing gout attacks after a few months of use.
Probenecid Tablet Dosage
Adults: The recommended dosage of Probenecid tablet is 2000 mg (4 tablets of probenecid) daily in divided doses.
What are the side effects of Probenecid Tablet?
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Sore gums
- Frequent urination
How long does it take for probenecid to work?
Probenecid tablet does not work straight away. It may take several weeks to reduce the level of uric acid in the blood.
What foods should you avoid while taking probenecid Tablet?
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice
while taking Probenecid tablet
Where can you buy Probenecid Tablet?
Buy Probenecid tablet online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
