Zyloric Tablet treats and helps avoid gout. The reason why gout occurs is that there is an increase in uric acid that forms into crystals. These crystals are visible around the joints and the kidneys.
This medication essentially keeps the uric levels in check and maintains a low level. Further details about this medicine are given below.
WAY OF ADMINISTRATION:
Administer Zyloric Tablet by mouth once daily.
The dosing instructions and the intake instructions are explained to the patient.
It is taken after food for a better effect on the individual. The medicine is well-tolerated this way.
One should take this medication until the doctor sees fit. This medicine is utilized for a long time.
SIDE EFFECTS:
The side effects of taking Zyloric Tablet appear differently in different people. A higher dose of the medication could result in adverse side effects- the effects mentioned below.
- Fever
- Chills
- Skin rash
- Joint pain
- Drowsiness
- Yellowing of the skin
- Nausea
The physician knows how to deal with and manage the side effects. If the medicine is not taken duly, then more side effects occur.
Rare side effects may occur in some patients. It is tough to judge the side effects that may arise.
DOSAGE:
The dosage depends on severity and patients response. Patients with mild gout usually require 200–300 mg per day, whereas those with moderately severe Tophaceous gout tend to take 400–600 mg per day. With the 300 mg tablet, the recommended dosage can be given in several equal doses or all at once. Over 300 mg in dosage requirements should be delivered in divided doses. The lowest effective dosage is 100 to 200 mg per day, and the highest dosage that is advised is 800 mg per day. It is advised that the patient begin taking Zyloprim (Allopurinol) at a low dose to lessen the likelihood of acute gouty attack flare-ups (100 mg daily).
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS:
- The doctor is aware of all the patients medical problems like kidney and liver problems.
- Adverse side effects of combining Zyloric Tablet with other medicines exist. Speak to the doctor if these side effects occur.
- Zyloric 300 pills may lead to adverse birth outcomes. Therefore, it shouldn’t be used by women who are pregnant. Before beginning any medication during pregnancy, speak with your doctor.
- One is cautious when driving a car after the intake of this medication. It can cause sleepiness in some patients.
- Avoid alcohol when on this medication. It is known that alcohol shoots up uric acid levels, increasing the occurrence of gout.
The doctor is the authority on what to avoid when taking this medication. Some precautions heeded are for a better outcome.
INTERACTIONS:
Zyloric Tablet interacts with other medicines and can reduce the effectiveness of the medication taken. The doctor informs the patient about the drugs that should not be mixed. The other drugs it interacts with stated below:
- Warfarin
- Ampicillin
- Dicoumarol
- Chlorpropamide
- Captopril
- Amoxicillin
- Bacampicillin
- Sucralfate
- Ramipril
Being mindful of the drugs and their uses is essential. Bone marrow suppression and Liver disease interact with this medicine.
INGREDIENTS:
| Active Ingredient | Inactive Ingredients |
| Allopurinol | Maize starch |
| Purified water | |
| Povidone |
