LONGACT TAB

Overview

LONGACT TAB is a Schedule H drug.

LONGACT TAB is composed of: AMPICILLIN ( ), PROBENECID ( )


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?

LONGACT TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions



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

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMPILONG 250MG/250MG TABINR 37.22 for 10 TABLETSAMPICILLIN 250.0 MG, PROBENECID 250.0 MG
AMPILONG DS 500MG/500MG TABINR 71.82 for 10 TABLETSAMPICILLIN 500.0 MG, PROBENECID 500.0 MG
APC TABINR 89 for 10 TABLETSAMPICILLIN 750.0 MG, PROBENECID
LONGACT TABINR 50.27 for 10 TABLETSAMPICILLIN , PROBENECID