Allopurinol 300mg

Allopurinol 300 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.

Allopurinol 300 Tablet 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 nausea, diarrhea, increased serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, and increased alkaline phosphatase. 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.

Uses of Allopurinol 300mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Gout

Benefits of Allopurinol 300mg Tablet

In Treatment of Gout

Allopurinol 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. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.

Allopurinol 300mg Dosage

Allopurinol 300mg is usually taken once a day to help lower uric acid levels in the blood. It’s commonly prescribed for people with gout or kidney stones caused by high uric acid. Most doctors start treatment at a lower dose, like 100mg daily, and gradually increase it to 300mg or more depending on how your body responds. Allopurinol works best when taken after a meal and with a full glass of water to reduce stomach upset and help flush uric acid from your system. It may take 1 to 3 weeks to notice full effects. It’s important to take this medicine every day, even if you feel fine. Do not stop or change your dose without asking your doctor. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions to use Allopurinol safely.

Side effects of Allopurinol 300mg Tablet

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 Allopurinol

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
  • Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

How to use Allopurinol 300mg Tablet

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. Allopurinol 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Allopurinol 300mg Tablet works

Allopurinol 300mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Quantity 100, 200, 300, 400
Manufacturer Cipla Limited
Indian Brand Zyrik 300mg
US Brand Name Allohexal, Allopurinol, Allosig, Caplenal, Progout, Xanthomax, Zyloprim
Generic Name Allopurinol
Dosage 300mg
Drug Type Tablets

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