Gout
Diclofenac
Diclofenac is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It helps in reducing pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is used to treat a number of painful conditions including joint or back pain, attacks of gout, pain caused by kidney stones or other injuries.
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Diclofenac is available in tablet and solution form.
Oral
Bursitis Adult: 75-150 mg daily in divided doses
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is a drug used in treatment of gout (A painful inflammation of the big toe and foot) and other conditions related with high level of uric acid in the body like kidney disease, cancer and treatment with diuretics. The drug works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase that plays a role in converting hypoxanthine to xanthine and uric acid. Allopurinol thus reduces the production of uric acid and alleviates all symptoms associated with high uric acid level.
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