You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to probenecid or colchicine, or if you are pregnant. You should not use aspirin while taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have ever had ulcers, kidney problems (including kidney stones), or blood disorders
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Do not start taking this medicine during an attack of gout. Wait until the attack has stopped.
May be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of fluid (such as water, juice, or pop) every day while you take this medicine.
Your doctor also may recommend the use of antacids or potassium citrate.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
You should not use aspirin; instead take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) for pain.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
Warnings:
If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Avoid becoming pregnant while using this medicine. If you become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
This medicine may cause incorrect results on certain blood or urine tests, such as those used by people with diabetes.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
