Magnesium Carbonate and Probenecid

• Generic Name: magnesium carbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Magonate

• It is used to treat or prevent low magnesium levels.

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

Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. probenecid reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing it to be passed in your urine.

Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics (including ampicillin, methicillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, or nafcillin) to make them more effective.

Probenecid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.