1) Antigout agent 
<chemical> 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl-2-ethyl-3-benzofuranyl ketone. Uricosuric that acts by increasing uric acid clearance. It is used in the treatment of gout. ... Pharmacological action: uricosuric agents. ... Chemical name: Methanone, (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)(2-ethyl-3-benzofuranyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...