Gout Treatment
One of the three medicines here is listed for a gout flare, and the other two are listed for lowering urate over the longer term. Zyloprim, Colchicine Tablets and Uloric make up this range.
Colchicine Tablets
0.5mg
Colchicine tablets for acute gout and familial Mediterranean fever. It stops white blood cells from migrating to uric acid deposits.
Key points
- Gout flares cause sudden joint pain, redness and swelling when urate crystals form in or around a joint.
- Managing a flare and lowering urate long-term are different clinical jobs here: one of the three medicines covers the first, and the other two cover the second.
- A high uric acid level does not always mean a person has gout; testing helps confirm the diagnosis.
Allopurinol, febuxostat and colchicine
Allopurinol is the ingredient in Zyloprim, listed for gouty arthritis and hyperuricaemia. Febuxostat is the ingredient in Uloric, listed for hyperuricaemia. Colchicine is the ingredient in Colchicine Tablets, listed instead for an acute gout flare and familial Mediterranean fever.
Further reading
What gout medicines does Direct Meds sell?
Direct Meds lists 3 gout medicines. Together they contain 3 different active ingredients: allopurinol, colchicine and febuxostat. Examples include Zyloprim and Colchicine Tablets; all 3 medicines are listed on this page.
What are gout medicines used for?
Between them, the gout medicines on Direct Meds are used for hyperuricaemia, gouty arthritis and acute gout flare.
What form do gout medicines come in?
They come as tablets. The strengths are listed on each product page.
How do I compare gout medicines?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 3 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic gout medicines?
Usually a generic. Names such as Zyloprim and Uloric identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength. The generic brand and maker depend on stock.
What you will receive →What do gout medicines cost in rand?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription to buy gout medicines in South Africa?
No. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order gout medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →How do I order gout medicines for delivery in South Africa?
Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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