Aloric 300mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aloric 300mg tablet used for?
Aloric 300mg Tablet contains Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that lowers uric acid levels in the blood. It is used to prevent gout attacks, kidney stones, and other conditions caused by excess uric acid. It works by blocking the enzyme responsible for uric acid production, thereby reducing uric acid buildup.
- Generic Name: Allopurinol
- Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aloric 300mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gout, hyperuricemia, prevention of tumor lysis syndrome, recurrent calcium oxalate stones.
Off-label uses: Prevention of recurrent calcium oxalate stones, leishmaniasis (investigational).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Allopurinol |
| Brand Name | Alnol |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Xanthine oxidase Inhibitors-gout |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aloric 300mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aloric 300mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Elevated liver enzymes
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Bone marrow suppression
- Hepatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Gynecomastia
- Vasculitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Azathioprine | Major | Increased bone marrow suppression |
| Thiazide diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of allopurinol hypersensitivity |
| Amoxicillin | Minor | Increased risk of skin rash |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Azathioprine
- 6-Mercaptopurine
- Warfarin
- Cyclophosphamide
โก Moderate Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- Amoxicillin
- Ampicillin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Theophylline
- Chlorpropamide
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High purine foods may reduce efficacy; no significant food-drug interaction.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase serum uric acid levels and reduce efficacy.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to allopurinol; acute gout attack (do not start during attack).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum uric acid, renal function, liver function, CBC (especially if on azathioprine/6-MP).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Allopurinol and oxypurinol are excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove allopurinol and oxypurinol.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.