What is Probenecid: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Probenecid

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• This medicine does not treat a gout attack that is happening. The attacks should become shorter and less painful over several weeks or months.

• Drink 10 to 12 full glasses of liquids each day unless your doctor tells you differently. This will help to prevent kidney stones.

• Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• This medicine does not treat a gout attack that is happening. The attacks should become shorter and less painful over several weeks or months.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Drink 10 to 12 full glasses of liquids each day unless your doctor tells you differently. This will help to prevent kidney stones.

What to do if you miss a dose of Probenecid

Probenecid contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to probenecid.

Probenecid warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney stones, a blood disorder, kidney disease, or a history of stomach ulcers.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased gout symptoms, when you first start treatmentKidney stones

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine, especially if you are going to have general anesthesia.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Probenecid interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how probenecid works. Tell your doctor if you also use any of the following:MethotrexateSalicylate medicine, such as aspirin, topical medicine to treat pain, acne medicine, or medicine to treat diarrhea, nausea, and vomitingPenicillin, a sulfa drug, or a similar antibioticOral medicine for diabetesSulindacAcetaminophen, indomethacin, naproxen, ketoprofen, meclofenamateLorazepamRifampin

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased gout symptoms, when you first start treatmentKidney stones

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine, especially if you are going to have general anesthesia.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.