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Gout — what to take?

Gout = acute arthritis caused by urate crystals. Sudden severe pain in the big toe (podagra). Chronic — tophi, arthropathy.

4 recommended OTC drugs
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OTC — no prescription

What you can take for gout

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Medical body content is still in Romanian:

Acute attack

Sudden severe pain, nocturnal, in a single joint. Swelling, erythema, extreme tenderness. Lasts 3-10 days.

Attack treatment (Rx)

  • NSAIDs — ibuprofen 800 mg three times a day.
  • Colchicine.
  • Oral corticosteroids.

Prophylactic (Rx)

  • Allopurinol 100-600 mg/day.
  • Febuxostat.

Target: uric acid below 6 mg/dl.

Diet

  • Avoid red meat, offal, seafood, beer.
  • Fluids 2-3 L/day.
  • Limit fructose.

OTC and supplements

  • Cherry extract 1-3 g/day.
  • Vitamin C 500-1000 mg/day.
  • Omega-3.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

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