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Probenecid

Probenecid Dosage

Cydnee Ng, PharmDMichelle Nguyen, PharmD
Reviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD, Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 12, 2023

The average cost for 180 tablets of 500mg of Probenecid is $43.56 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 88.11% off the average retail price of $366.22.

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500mg

180 tablets

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Typical dosage for Probenecid

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  • Adults: The typical starting dose is 250 mg by mouth twice per day for 1 week. Then, the dose will be raised to 500 mg twice per day. The maximum dose of Probenecid is 2 grams per day.

Boosting the ability of antibiotics to fight infections

  • People older than 14 years of age or children weighing more than 110 lbs (50 kg): The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth per day, separated into smaller doses and taken throughout the day. The dose might differ for adults 65 years or older with kidney problems.
  • Children 2 to 14 years old or children who weigh 110 lbs (50 kg) or less: The dose will depend on your child's weight. The typical starting dose is 25 mg/kg of body weight by mouth as a single dose. Then, the dose will be raised to a maintenance dose of 40 mg/kg of body weight per day, split into 4 doses and taken throughout the day.
  • Children under 2 years of age: Probenecid can't be used in children in this age group. Ask your child's healthcare provider about other medications that might be more appropriate for your child.

Boosting the ability of antibiotics to treat gonorrhea

  • The dose of Probenecid is 1 gram by mouth as a single dose, in addition to the antibiotic that's prescribed for your gonorrhea.
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