Allopurizol 100 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Allopurizol 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Other Benefits

Kidney Stones (Read More - Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: From Lemon Juice to Basil Leaves)
Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Wrist Pain (Read More - Wrist Pain Relief: Top Home Remedies You Should Try)
Knee Pain (Read More - Natural Ways to Treat Knee Pain at Home)
Arthritis

Allopurizol 100 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Allopurizol 100 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Allopurizol 100 Tablet is used -

Mild

पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting

Allopurizol 100 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Allopurizol 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Allopurizol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Allopurizol without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Allopurizol 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Allopurizol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Allopurizol 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Allopurizol may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Allopurizol 100 Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Allopurizol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Allopurizol 100 Tablet on the Heart?

Allopurizol is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Allopurizol 100 Tablet with Other Drugs

Allopurizol 100 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinapril

Captopril

Azathioprine

Lisinopril

Moderate

Magaldrate

Indapamide

Allopurizol 100 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Allopurizol 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Allopurizol 100 Tablet

Is this Allopurizol 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Allopurizol 100 Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Allopurizol 100 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Allopurizol 100 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Allopurizol 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Allopurizol 100 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Allopurizol 100 Tablet

Allopurizol 100 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Allopurizol 100 Tablet

Taking Allopurizol 100 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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