Gout

A painful form of arthritis where uric acid crystals form in joint tissues.

Allopurinol

Allopurinol

300mg

Allopurinol 300mg tablets cut the body's uric acid production to prevent gout attacks and uric acid kidney stones; packs hold 30, 60 or 90 tablets.

from $0.76 / tablet View

Colcrys

Colchicine

0.5mg

Colcrys is the brand name for colchicine 0.5mg tablets, used to treat gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever and sold here as generic colchicine.

from $0.41 / tablet View

Indocin

Indomethacin

25/50/75mg

Indocin capsules hold indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory medicine for arthritis, gout and shoulder tendon pain, sold in 25mg, 50mg and 75mg capsules in packs of 30 to 360.

from $0.32 / capsule View

Naprosyn

Naproxen

250/500mg

Naprosyn is generic naproxen, sold here as 250mg and 500mg tablets for the pain and swelling of arthritis, gout, period pain and everyday aches.

from $0.55 / tablet View

Uloric

Febuxostat

40/80mg

Uloric is the branded febuxostat tablet, taken once a day in 40mg or 80mg strengths to lower uric acid in gout and long-standing hyperuricaemia.

from $0.85 / tablet View

Zyloprim

Allopurinol

100/300mg

Allopurinol 100mg and 300mg tablets, used in the management of gout and kidney stones. A xanthine oxidase inhibitor.

from $0.37 / tablet View

Sources

  1. Gout - NHS — NHS
  2. Gout – symptoms, causes and treatment - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia
What causes gout in the body?

Gout is caused by having too much uric acid in the blood, which can lead to crystals forming around the joints. This can happen when the kidneys do not remove urate quickly enough or when the body makes too much urate. The crystals cause sudden and severe inflammation when the immune system reacts.

Which medicines for gout can I order?

For gout, these medicines can be ordered online here. Allopurinol is sold here as generic Zyloprim and allopurinol tablets. Colchicine is sold here as generic Colcrys. Febuxostat is sold here as generic Uloric. Indomethacin is sold here as generic Indocin. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.

Can I buy medicine for gout online in Hong Kong?

Medicines for gout can be ordered online here with delivery to Hong Kong, for example generic Colcrys, generic Indocin and generic Naprosyn. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.

What are the symptoms of gout in the foot?

Gout in the foot most often affects the big toe, though gout can affect any joint, including other joints in the feet. Symptoms include sudden severe pain in a joint and hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint. Redness may be harder to see on black or brown skin.

What other names are medicines for gout sold under?

Milurit, Zyloric and Purinol are brand names of allopurinol. Colgout, Mitigare and Zycolchin are brand names of colchicine. Feburic, Adenuric, Febustat and Febutaz are brand names of febuxostat. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.

How long does a gout attack last?

An attack of gout usually lasts 1 to 2 weeks if left untreated. If you do not get treatment, future attacks may last even longer. Leaving gout untreated may cause lasting damage to joints.

What is the price of medicines for gout in Hong Kong?

Each medicine for gout has its own product page with the price per capsule or tablet for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu. The cards on this page show the starting price per capsule or tablet of each product.

Can gout be genetic?

Gout sometimes runs in families, and a person is more likely to get gout if they have close family members who have had gout. Gout is also more common in men, especially as they get older.

Can gout affect your knees?

Gout can affect the knees, as well as the feet, ankles, hands, wrists and elbows. The big toe is the joint most often affected, but gout can affect any joint in the body. Repeated attacks over a long period can cause permanent damage to joints.