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Lopnol Benefits & Uses

Lopnol 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

Lopnol 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

Lopnol Related Warnings

Is the use of Lopnol safe for pregnant women?

Lopnol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lopnol safe during breastfeeding?

Lopnol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Lopnol on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Lopnol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lopnol on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Lopnol on the Heart?

Side effects of Lopnol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lopnol with Other Drugs

Lopnol 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

Lopnol Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lopnol

Is this Lopnol habit forming or addictive?

Lopnol does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lopnol since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lopnol should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Lopnol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lopnol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lopnol

Lopnol 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 Lopnol

Consumption of alcohol and Lopnol together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Lopnol

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Lopnol cause constipation?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Lopnol does not cause constipation in the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug may be due to other medical conditions, then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lopnol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Lopnol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lopnol raise blood sugar levels?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Lopnol does not raise or elevate blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Lopnol an uricosuric agent?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Lopnol is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Lopnol contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Lopnol cause headache?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lopnol may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and take rest, even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.