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Uritas Benefits & Uses

Uritas 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

Uritas 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

Uritas Related Warnings

Is the use of Uritas safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Uritas. If you are pregnant, do not take Uritas without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Uritas safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Uritas on the Kidneys?

Uritas 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 Uritas on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Uritas. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Uritas on the Heart?

Uritas is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Uritas with Other Drugs

Uritas 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

Uritas Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Uritas

Is this Uritas habit forming or addictive?

Uritas does not cause addiction.

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

Uritas will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Uritas should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Uritas is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Uritas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Uritas

Some foods when eaten with Uritas can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Uritas

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Uritas

Question over 4 years ago

Is Uritas a pain-killer?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Uritas 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Uritas?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Uritas as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Uritas helpful in kidney stones?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Uritas 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. Uritas promotes precipitation of these calcium oxalate crystals which reduces the formation of kidney stones

Question over 5 years ago

How does Uritas work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Uritas 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

Does Uritas cause hair loss?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Rarely, Uritas causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Uritas, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.