Gout

8 drugs · 2 OTC · 6 Prescription

Medications to treat and prevent painful gout attacks and uric acid buildup

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

If you have severe pain in your joints that does not go away with treatment, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
If you notice blood in your urine or dark yellow urine, which may be a sign of kidney damage, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
If you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) along with joint pain, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
If you experience sudden numbness, tingling, or weakness in your face, arm, or leg, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
If you have gout attacks that happen more often than once a month, or if you have attacks that last longer than 7 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to adjust your treatment plan.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

uric acid lowering agent

Allopurinol

Prescription

Gout (painful joint swelling especially in the big toe), high uric acid levels in the blood, kidney stones caused by uric acid, prevention of uric acid buildup during cancer treatment

2 Nigerian brands

Febuxostat

Prescription

Gout (a type of severe joint pain and swelling caused by high uric acid), high uric acid levels in the blood

8 Nigerian brands

Painkiller / Anti-inflammatory

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

Diclofenac Sodium

OTC

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis (stiff and painful joints), back pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle pain, swelling after injury or surgery, gout

12 Nigerian brands

Naproxen

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, menstrual pain (period cramps), headache, toothache, muscle pain, swelling, mild to moderate fever, gout

5 Nigerian brands

NSAID, a COX-2 selective painkiller

Etoricoxib

Prescription

Joint pain (arthritis), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout attack pain, back pain, body pain, pain after surgery or dental procedures

7 Nigerian brands

NSAID / Strong Painkiller

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Indometacin

Prescription

Severe joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism, gout pain, back pain, muscle and bone pain, swelling of joints, menstrual pain, body pain that doesn't respond to milder painkillers

2 Nigerian brands

NSAID: Painkiller and anti-inflammatory

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Piroxicam

OTC

Joint pain, arthritis, body pain, back pain, muscle pain, swelling of joints, menstrual pain, gout, pain after surgery or injury

41 Nigerian brands

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug: Painkiller and anti-inflammatory

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

Tenoxicam

Prescription

Joint pain, arthritis (painful swollen joints), body pain, back pain, muscle pain, gout (sudden painful swelling in the big toe or joints), pain after surgery or injury

2 Nigerian brands

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

If you have severe pain in your joints that does not go away with treatment, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
If you notice blood in your urine or dark yellow urine, which may be a sign of kidney damage, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
If you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) along with joint pain, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
If you experience sudden numbness, tingling, or weakness in your face, arm, or leg, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
If you have gout attacks that happen more often than once a month, or if you have attacks that last longer than 7 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to adjust your treatment plan.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.