Formulary Monographs [PROBENECID, 4040]
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PROBENECID
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URICOSURIC AGENTS
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Gout, gouty arthritis-hyperuricaemia. To increase penicillin and
cephalosporin plasma levels by imp airing renal excretion. |
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Ensure fluid intake of 2 litres per day. Avoid concurrent salicy lates.
C.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 35. |
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250-500mg twice daily, maximum 2g daily in 2-4 divided doses.
Take with food. |
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