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Brand name: Pro-Cid TM

Active ingredients: probenecid

What it is used for

INDICATIONS AS AT 25 MAY 2000 : Gout - Probenecid is a uricosuric agent for the treatment of hyperuricaemia in all stages of gout and gouty arthritis except an acute attack. Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia seems to occur in a significant percentage of relatives of gouty patients. Probenecid may be given prophylactically to these people to forestall gouty attacks and urate deposition in tissues. By virtue of its effective uricosuric activity, probenecid may be used to control the hyperuricaemia induced or aggravated by many diuretics employed for the treatment of oedema and hypertension (e.g. thiazides and smiliar diuretics). B-Lactam Antibiotic Therapy - Probenecid is indicated for the elevation and prolongation of plasma levels by whatever route the antibiotic is given. A two-to-fourfold increase in plasma levels has been demonstrated for benzylpenicillin, phenoxymethylpenicillin, the synthetic penicillins, ampicillin, methicillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, nafcillin, carbenicillin, and for the cephamycin, MEFOXIN (cefoxitin sodium, MSD), and the cephalosporins, cephalothin, cephalexin and cephaloglycin. Because of its mechanisim of action, probenecid is not recommended in conjunction with a B-lactam antibiotic in the presence of known renal impairment. Concurrent Treatment with Cidofovir for CMV retinitis in HIV patients. Probenecid is recommended to be administered concomitantly with cidofovir, as the combination reduces the potential for nephrotoxicity associated with cidofovir.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Store in a Dry Place
  • Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient probenecid

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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