Zyloric 100mg Tablets (50’s) – Allopurinol | Uric Acid & Gout Treatment Medicine

Zyloric 100mg Tablets

Zyloric 100mg contains Allopurinol 100mg, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces uric acid levels in blood and urine. It helps prevent gout attacks, kidney stones, joint pain, swelling, and complications from high uric acid during chemotherapy or cancer treatment.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Allopurinol 100mg

Inactive Ingredients: Lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, and other excipients.

Drug Class

Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Category: Anti-Gout / Uric Acid Lowering Agent

Dosage Form

Form: Tablet

Strength: 100mg

Pack Size: 50 Tablets

Uses

• Treatment and prevention of gout
• Lowering uric acid in blood and urine
• Preventing uric acid kidney stones
• Managing hyperuricemia due to chemotherapy or cancer
• Preventing uric acid nephropathy in leukemia or tumor lysis

Dosage

Adults: Start with 100mg daily, adjusted based on uric acid levels. Maintenance: 200–600mg daily as directed.

Elderly / kidney patients: Lower doses may be required.

💊 Take with or after meals with a full glass of water. Follow doctor’s instructions exactly.

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness.

Action: Seek immediate medical attention.

Missed Dose

• Take as soon as remembered.
• Skip if it is almost time for the next dose.
• Do not double the dose.

How To Use

• Take once daily after meals with a full glass of water.
• Stay well-hydrated (8–10 glasses/day).
• Take at the same time daily.
• Do not stop treatment suddenly.

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Allopurinol or similar medicines
• Severe liver or kidney disease (unless dose-adjusted)
• During an acute gout attack (start after flare subsides)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed

Side Effects

Common: Rash, mild skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea

Serious (rare): Severe skin reactions, liver problems, allergic reactions, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers

Precautions & Warnings

• Drink plenty of water to prevent kidney stones
• Regularly monitor uric acid, liver, and kidney function
• Avoid alcohol and purine-rich foods
• Do not start during a gout flare
• Use cautiously with diuretics or ACE inhibitors
• May cause drowsiness—avoid driving until known effect

Drug Interactions

• Azathioprine, 6-Mercaptopurine – dose adjustment required
• Warfarin – may increase bleeding risk
• Ampicillin / Amoxicillin – may increase rash risk
• Diuretics (thiazides) – may raise uric acid levels
• Cyclophosphamide – may increase toxicity risk

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Protect from sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry
• Dispose safely; do not flush

Control Drug

Prescription-only medication (Not a controlled drug).

Quick Tips

• Take regularly even if feeling well
• Maintain hydration—8–10 glasses/day
• Avoid alcohol, sugary drinks, and purine-rich foods
• Your doctor may prescribe NSAIDs or colchicine at start to prevent gout flares
• Report rash or skin irritation immediately
• Do not start during an active gout attack