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EspañolColchicine-Probenecid overview
Generic Names:
Colchicine-Probenecid
Uses:
Treats gout and gouty arthritis.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antigout
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Colchicine-Probenecid come in
Tablet
What are common Colchicine-Probenecid doses?
Tablet 0.5-500MG
Common Colchicine-Probenecid prescriptions
Colchicine-Probenecid
0.5-500mg tablet
How to take Colchicine-Probenecid
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.
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.
Drink 10 to 12 full glasses of liquids each day unless your doctor tells you differently. This will help to prevent kidney stones.
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.
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.
Colchicine-Probenecid contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to probenecid or colchicine, or if you are pregnant.
Colchicine-Probenecid warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney stones, a blood disorder, kidney disease, liver 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.
Colchicine-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
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney stones, a blood disorder, kidney disease, liver 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.
Colchicine-Probenecid side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blood in the urine, pain when urinating, back pain
Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
Severe stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
Dizziness