ModerateAllopurinol + Ibuprofen

Can you take Allopurinol and Ibuprofen together?

This page explains what happens if Allopurinol and Ibuprofen are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Monitor kidney function during gout flare treatment

Ibuprofen may decrease renal clearance when co-administered with allopurinol, demanding supervision of renal parameters in elderly gout patients.

Recommended management

Maintain adequate fluid intake. Use for the minimal duration required to abort the gout attack.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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