Benemid
This medicine is utilized to manage chronic gout intended to support uric acid excretion and mitigate recurrence of symptoms.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Probenecid
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Benemid details
- Conditions
- Gout · Hyperuricaemia
- Therapeutic class
- Uricosuric agent
- Pharmacological class
- Uricosuric
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to probenecid; blood dyscrasias; acute gout flare
- Precautions and warnings
- maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor kidney function
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite
- Moderate side effects
- urinary stones; fever; skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Penicillin; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Not for children under 2 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor.
Serious side effects
nephrotic syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; aplastic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is utilized to manage chronic gout intended to support uric acid excretion and mitigate recurrence of symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Probenecid inhibits the renal tubular reabsorption of urate, thereby increasing the urinary excretion of uric acid and lowering serum uric acid levels.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Benemid
Benemid contains probenecid, an active ingredient widely used for the management of gout and hyperuricaemia. This medicine is supplied as a 500mg tablet, supporting treatment plans for those dealing with elevated uric acid levels. It remains a consistent option for patients seeking reliable care for chronic uric acid issues.
Buying Benemid online
Benemid is registered across 13 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with availability extending to South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic probenecid, much of it produced in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for expats or people living far from a well stocked pharmacy. This makes it one of the more frequently ordered items for routine uric acid management across the region.