Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Goutex. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Goutex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Goutex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Goutex may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Occasionally drowsiness, dizziness or vertigo, ataxia and visual disturbances, may occur when taking Goutex. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Goutex should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Goutex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Goutex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Goutex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Goutex 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Goutex is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals which can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels lo...
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Uses of Goutex
Gout
Side effects of Goutex
Common
Skin rash
Diarrhea
Nausea
How to use Goutex
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Goutex is to be taken with food.
How Goutex works
Goutex is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
What if you forget to take Goutex?
If you miss a dose of Goutex, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Goutex to reduce episodes of gout attack.
Take Goutex with food to avoid stomach upset.
Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Goutex.
Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Goutex.
When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Goutex on having an acute attack of gout as that co...
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Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of ...
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Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
Brief Description
Indication
Adult: PO Gout; Hyperuricaemia
Mild: 100 mg/day PO initially; increased weekly to 200-300 mg/day
Moderate to severe: 100 mg/day PO initially; inc...
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Administration
May inhibit the metabolism of mercaptopurine and azathioprine; reduce dose of mercaptopurine and azathioprine when given w/ allopurinol. May increase ...
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Adult Dose
Ensure adequate fluid intake. Prophylactically with an anti-inflammatory or colchicine for at least 1 mth. Withdraw immediately when sensitivity (skin...
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Renal Dose
Allopurinol is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase which converts hypoxanthine to xanthine then uric acid. The reduced production of uric acid...
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Mode of Action
Administration Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.
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