Medication Information Leaflet
Probenecid is used to treat high uric acid levels associated with gout or gouty arthritis by increasing uric acid clearance through the kidneys.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately
For patients taking methotrexate, probenecid may increase the effects of methotrexate in the body. Do inform your healthcare provider for further instructions if you are taking methotrexate.
Reducing purine rich food such as red meat (eg beef), alcohol, organ meat (eg liver,kidney), shellfish, anchovies, sardine. The list is not exhaustive, do seek further advice from your healthcare provider
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Jul 2022
This article was last reviewed on Tuesday, October 18, 2022