Usual Adult Dose for Gout:
Initial dose: 40 mg orally once a day
-If serum uric acid level is greater than 6 mg/dL after 2 weeks, increase the dose to 80 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 40 to 80 mg orally once a day
Comments:
-Use of this drug should occur after an acute gout flare subsides.
-Gout flares may occur due to increased urate mobilization from tissue deposits, especially during initiation; gout flare prophylaxis with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or colchicine is recommended and may be beneficial for up to 6 months.
-Uric acid levels may be checked as soon as 2 weeks after beginning this drug.
Use: Chronic management of symptomatic hyperuricemia in patients with gout
 Detailed Uloric dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
