Used for chronic gouty arthritis, managing hyperuricemia associated with gout
Adjuvant in antibiotic therapy: prolongs β lactam antibiotic plasma levels (penicillins) .
Adults (gout): 250 /mg twice daily for 1 /week, then 500 /mg twice daily (up to 2 /g/day)
As antibiotic adjunct: up to 2 /g daily in divided doses
Administration: Swallow whole with food to reduce GI upset; do not chew/crush .