Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 022 222. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do.

Search results for: "allopurinol"

Medicine info: Brand names

Medicine info: Active ingredients

Allopurinol

Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden pain and inflammation in joints – often your big toe. Read about how gout can be treated and prevented.

Lump under armpit

If you have a lump under your arm, it could be enlarged glands. Find out about the causes of a lump in your armpit and what to do if you find one.

Medicines for gout

Some gout medicines help reduce pain and swelling, and others prevent new flares. It's important to treat gout to prevent long term joint damage.

Find a health service

GP (General practice) Pharmacy Emergency Departments Hospitals

Need more services?

Enter a location

{{prefLabel}}

Use current location

Check your symptoms Find a health service

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 022 222

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.

Medicine info: Brand names

Medicine info: Active ingredients

Life stage

Gout

Lump under armpit

Medicines for gout

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners