Allopurinol
एलोप्युरिनोल
What it is
Allopurinol is a medicine that reduces the production of uric acid in the body. It is available in tablet form and requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout, which is a condition caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. It also helps manage high uric acid levels in cancer patients and prevents recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones in patients with high uric acid levels.
- Gout
- High uric acid levels in cancer patients
- Recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones
How it works
Allopurinol works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. By lowering the levels of uric acid, it helps prevent the formation of uric acid crystals, which can cause gout attacks and kidney stones.
How it is sold in India
In India Allopurinol comes as tablets and capsules.
Common side effects
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Who should not take it
Do not take Allopurinol if you are allergic to it, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in Allopurinol tablets. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or heart failure. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking Allopurinol.
Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking Allopurinol if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease before taking Allopurinol.
Can I drink alcohol while taking it?
Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while taking Allopurinol.
Does it make you sleepy?
Allopurinol may cause drowsiness in some people.
Brand names
157 medicines sold in India contain Allopurinol.
Brands sold in India include Ryloric, Alrik, Aloric, Zyle, Isoloric, Uricare, Gurik, Alupure. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.