What it's used for
Probenecid tablets are used to treat high uric acid levels associated with gout and gouty arthritis, and as an adjuvant to elevate and prolong plasma levels of certain antibiotics.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Therapy with probenecid should not be started until an acute gout attack has fully subsided.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Probenecid may cause an initial worsening or exacerbation of gout symptoms.
Common side effects
Observed side effects affecting the central nervous system include headache and dizziness.
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