Generic name: probenecid [ proe-BEN-a-sid ]
Brand name: Benemid
Dosage form: oral tablet (500 mg)
Drug class:Antigout agents
What is probenecid?
Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. probenecid reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing it to be passed in your urine.
Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics (including ampicillin, methicillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, or nafcillin) to make them more effective.
Probenecid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have uric acid kidney stones, a gout attack that has already started, or a blood cell disorder.
Call your doctor if you have worsening gout symptoms.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use probenecid if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
uric acid kidney stones;
a gout attack that has already started; or
a blood cell disorder, such as anemia or low white blood cells.
Probenecid should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
a stomach ulcer; or
kidney stones.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
