Manufacturer: West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Salt Composition : Allopurinol(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT should be taken after food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because more crystals form in your joints and kidneys. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet and drinking plenty of fluids.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are rash, nausea, and diarrhea. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Talk to your doctor straight away if you get symptoms of liver disease including nausea that does not stop, yellowing skin or eyes, or dark urine.
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.
Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Approximately 80% of orally ingested allopurinol is found excreted in the urine as various metabolites 9. About 20% of ingested allopurinol is excreted in the feces Label. The plasma half-life of allopurinol is 1-2 hours, due to its rapid renal clearance Label.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lopnol
Skin rash
Diarrhea
Nausea
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Breast-feeding.
Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.
Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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.
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Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT, 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT to reduce episodes of gout attack.
Take Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT with food to avoid stomach upset.
Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT.
Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT.
When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Q. What is the best time of the day to take Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT?
Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT?
If you have started taking Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT, 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT, as it can suppress the gouty attacks.
Q. How long does it take for Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT you may experience gouty attacks. Continue taking Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT even if you do not experience any considerable relief from the attacks. Do not stop taking Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe you another medicine along with Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT?
You should refrain yourself from consuming alcohol while taking Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT 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 Lopnol 100mg Tablet DT, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
