Colchicine and probenecid and Megace ES

• Generic Name: colchicine / probenecid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Colchicine alters the way your body responds to uric acid crystals. Too much uric acid in the body is what leads to the symptoms of gout (swelling and pain).

Probenecid reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing it to be passed in your urine.

Colchicine and probenecid is a combination medicine used to prevent gout attacks. This medication will not cure gout and it will not stop a gout attack that has already started.

Colchicine and probenecid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: megestrol
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Megace ES, Megace

Megace ES (megestrol) is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone.

Megace ES is used to treat loss of appetite and wasting syndrome in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Megace ES is not for use in preventing weight loss or wasting syndrome.