Zyloric Tablet

• If you are allergic to allopurinol or any components of Zyloric tablet.
• If you have liver or kidney function problems or heart failure.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Rashes
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Allergies

Other General Warnings

• You experience a severe allergic reaction of the skin after taking this medicine (Ulcersin mouth, nose, genitals, rashes and conjunctivitis).
• You have a liver or kidney function problem.
• You have high blood pressure or heart problems.
• You have a malignancy due to which your body is producing extra urate crystals.
• You may develop a condition called xanthine deposition after using this medicine. However, this can be reduced by maintaining proper hydration.
• Zyloric tablets can dissolve larger uric acid crystals and can cause impaction in the ureter.
• Your TSH hormone levels may go high after using Zyloric tablet.

• Zyloric tablets should be stored at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Dispose off Zyloric when it is no longer needed or expired.

• Zyloric tablet is used for the management of gout and increased uric acid levels in the body.
• Take it as directed by your doctor, and do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• It is best to take the tablets after meals to avoid stomach upset.
• Do not stop taking Zyloric without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
• Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects while taking this medicine.
• Before starting the treatment with the Zyloric tablet, discuss all the past medical and medication history with your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems before taking this medicine.
• Before beginning this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and may also lower uric acid levels.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines such as Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine should not be taken along with Zyloric tablets.
• Vidarabine, an antiviral medicine, if taken along with Zyloric can lead to toxic side effects and therefore, close monitoring is required.
• Other medicines used to treat gout such as probenecid, when taken along with Zyloric can lead to reduced effectiveness.
• You may experience skin rashes and allergies if you take Zyloric and antibiotics such as Ampicillin or Amoxicillin.
• Anticancer medicines such as cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, bleomycin, procarbazine and mechlorethamine should be used with caution with Zyloric tablet as there can be chances of abnormalities in the blood.
• Anti-hypertensive medicines such as captopril, losartan and telmisartan should be used cautiously especially in patients with renal impairment.
• Phenytoin, warfarin, cyclosporin and theophylline should be used cautiously.

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