Manufacturer: Parasol Laboratories
Salt Composition : Allopurinol(300mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have or have had heart failure, heart problems, stroke, kidney or liver disease, or thyroid problems. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor. You will be asked for regular blood tests to check that your liver is working properly.
Alloric 300mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Allopurinol undergoes metabolism in the liver, where it transforms into its pharmacologically active metabolite, oxypurinol. The half-life of allopurinol is 1 to 2 hours, and oxypurinol is about 15 hours. Both allopurinol and oxypurinol are renally excreted.
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any signs of skin rash (no matter how mild), painful urination, blood in your urine, burning in your eyes, or swelling in your face or throat.
Alloric 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alloric 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Alloric 300mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Alloric 300mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling.
Allopurinol has no known severe interactions with any drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alloric 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Alloric 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Alloric 300mg Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
Take Alloric 300mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Alloric 300mg Tablet.
Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Alloric 300mg Tablet.
When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Alloric 300mg Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alloric 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is the best time of the day to take Alloric 300mg Tablet?
Alloric 300mg Tablet can be taken at anytime of the day but preferably should be taken at the same time each day so that you remember to take it. It is usually prescribed once daily and should be taken after meals. If the dose exceeds 300 mg or if your stomach is upset, you can take it in divided doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Why do I still get gout while taking Alloric 300mg Tablet?
If you have started taking Alloric 300mg Tablet, you may experience an increase in attacks of gout (severe pain, swelling, and redness). However, these attacks usually become shorter and less severe after several months of therapy. The possible reason for increased attacks could be gradual breakdown of uric acid crystals, causing fluctuations in uric acid levels in the blood. To prevent such painful events, your doctor may advise to take colchicine with Alloric 300mg Tablet, as it can suppress the gouty attacks.
Q. How long does it take for Alloric 300mg Tablet to lower uric acid levels?
It may take several months before you start feeling better or notice any significant reduction in attacks of gout (severe pain, swelling, and redness). Initially after starting Alloric 300mg Tablet you may experience gouty attacks. Continue taking Alloric 300mg Tablet even if you do not experience any considerable relief from the attacks. Do not stop taking Alloric 300mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe you another medicine along with Alloric 300mg Tablet to prevent the initial attacks. It may take up to years for the body to completely get rid of all uric acid crystals.
Q. What if I take alcohol while taking Alloric 300mg Tablet?
You should refrain yourself from consuming alcohol while taking Alloric 300mg Tablet as this could make your condition worse. Also, you should avoid all foods that are rich source of proteins as it will help to prevent attacks of gout. Consult your doctor for a detailed list of food items which need to be avoided. It is also recommended that you drink at least 8 glasses of water or other fluids while taking Alloric 300mg Tablet, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Q. Does Alloric 300mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Alloric 300mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. It can even make you feel giddy (dizzy) or you may have problems with coordination. It would be best to avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience these side effects. However, if it is unavoidable then extreme caution should be exercised while performing such tasks.
