Uridip 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Uridip Benefits & Uses

Uridip 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

Uridip 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

Uridip Related Warnings

Is the use of Uridip safe for pregnant women?

Uridip 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 Uridip safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Uridip on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Uridip. 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 Uridip on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Uridip. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Uridip only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Uridip on the Heart?

Uridip may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Uridip with Other Drugs

Uridip 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

Uridip Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Uridip

Is this Uridip habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Uridip is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Uridip only as per medical advice.

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

No, Uridip cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Uridip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Uridip

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Uridip to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Uridip

Taking alcohol with Uridip can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Uridip

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Uridip cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Uridip may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is the most common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Uridip to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Uridip work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Uridip contains allopurinol that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme (Responsible for uric acid production in our body) that lead to disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid due to which its abnormally high levels are decreased in the body. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals. Hence, in this way, it prevents from gout.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Uridip helpful in kidney stones?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Uridip is helpful in the kidney stone. It is used in the prevention of kidney stones (recurrent calcium oxalate stones) which is caused by the formation of the calcium oxalate crystals. Uridip promotes precipitation of these calcium oxalate crystals which reduces the formation of kidney stones

Question about 5 years ago

What is Uridip?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Uridip is a brand name of allopurinol and it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form). It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the treatment of gout Uridip is given in hyperuricemia and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia (abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood). It is also given in the treatment of kidney stones.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Uridip a pain-killer?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Uridip is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.