Colchicine Probenecid

Colchicine Probenecid

Brand Name : ColBenemid, Col-Probenecid, Proben-C

Category : Antigout agent

Description : Probenecid and colchicine (Colchicine Probenecid) combination is used to treat gout or gouty arthritis.

The probenecid in this medicine helps to prevent gout attacks by removing extra uric acid from the body. The colchicine in this medicine also helps to prevent gout attacks. Although colchicine may also be used to relieve an attack of gout, this requires more colchicine than this combination medicine contains. Colchicine Probenecid does not cure gout. Colchicine Probenecid will help prevent gout attacks only as long as you continue to take it.

Before Using Colchicine Probenecid : In deciding to use Colchicine Probenecid, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. For probenecid and colchicine combination, the following should be considered:

• Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to probenecid or to colchicine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
• Pregnancy—Colchicine Probenecid has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. Although studies with Colchicine Probenecid have not been done in pregnant women, some reports have suggested that use of Colchicine Probenecid during pregnancy can cause harm to the fetus. Also, studies in animals have shown that colchicine causes birth defects. Therefore, do not begin taking Colchicine Probenecid during pregnancy, and do not become pregnant while taking it, unless you have first discussed this problem with your doctor. Also, check with your doctor immediately if you suspect that you have become pregnant while taking this medicine.
• Breast-feeding—Colchicine Probenecid has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
• Children—Studies on Colchicine Probenecid medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information about its use in children.
• Older adults—Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of Colchicine Probenecid. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.
  
  There is no specific information comparing use of Colchicine Probenecid in the elderly with use in other age groups.
• Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. When you are taking probenecid and colchicine combination, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any Medications.