BENCID 500MG TAB

Overview

BENCID 500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

BENCID 500MG TAB is composed of: PROBENECID (500.0 MG)

Probenecid helps your body pass uric acid out through the urine, which lowers the levels of uric acid in the body. Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics to make them more effective.

Usage

PROBENECID is generally used to treat: Gout, Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BENCID 500MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for BENCID 500MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of ulcers, kidney stones,kidney disorder, blood disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may affect blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PROBENECID over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PROBENECID : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness, Vomit, Frequent Urination

Serious Side-Effects

PROBENECID : Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

PROBENECID : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PROBENECID can interfere with: Anemia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nephropathy, Gout, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PROBENECID is categorized as: ANTIGOUT AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BENCID 500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BENCID 500MG TAB

INR 40 for 10 TABLETS

PROBENECID 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALCEPHIN LA 250MG/250MG TAB	INR 66.65 for 10 TABLETS	CEFALEXIN 250.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG
ALCEPHIN LA 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 112.65 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 500.0 MG, CEFALEXIN 500.0 MG
AMPILONG 250MG/250MG TAB	INR 37.22 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 250.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 250.0 MG
AMPILONG DS 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 71.82 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 500.0 MG, AMPICILLIN 500.0 MG
APC TAB	INR 89 for 10 TABLETS	AMPICILLIN 750.0 MG, PROBENECID
CEFF LA 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 185.63 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 500.0 MG, CEFALEXIN 500.0 MG
DAX LA 250MG/250MG TAB	INR 13.88 for 6 TABLETS	PROBENECID 250.0 MG, CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG
DAX LA 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 26.73 for 6 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, PROBENECID 500.0 MG
DISTACLOR PD DPS	INR 84 for 10 ML DROP	PROBENECID , CEFADROXIL
LONGACT TAB	INR 50.27 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID , AMPICILLIN
MOXYLONG DS 500MG/500MG TAB	INR 75.42 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 500.0 MG, AMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG
MOXYLONG SS 250MG/250MG TAB	INR 40.3 for 10 TABLETS	AMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG
PROBENECID		PROBENECID
PROCEF FORTE TAB	INR 148.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID , CEFALEXIN
UNIFEX 250MG/250MG TAB	INR 68.28 for 10 TABLETS	PROBENECID 250.0 MG, CEFALEXIN 250.0 MG
UNIFEX 500MG/500MG CAP	INR 71.42 for 10 CAPSULES	PROBENECID 500.0 MG, CEFALEXIN 500.0 MG
UNIFEX FORTE 500MG/250MG CAP	INR 165 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFALEXIN 500.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG
UNIFEX FORTE 500MG/250MG TAB	INR 75.68 for 6 TABLETS	CEFALEXIN 500.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG