Allopurinol GPO 100 mg

Indication

Antigout: lowers uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks and urate kidney stones, and to prevent high uric acid during cancer treatment. It does not treat an acute gout attack.

Ingredients

• Allopurinol 100 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Usually taken by mouth once daily after a meal with plenty of water, starting at 100 mg daily and increased gradually (commonly 100–300 mg daily).

Side effects

• Skin rash – stop immediately and see a doctor
• as it may signal a serious allergic reaction
• Increased gout attacks when starting treatment
• Nausea
• vomiting or diarrhoea
• Changes in liver function tests
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Do not start during an acute gout attack.
• Dose reduction is needed in kidney or liver impairment
• drink plenty of fluids.
• Tell your doctor if you take azathioprine
• mercaptopurine or warfarin.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if an allergic reaction occurs.