Purout Allopurinol 300 mg - 28 Tablets

Product Overview:

• Purout (Allopurinol) is a medicine used to treat gout, a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the blood and joints. It works by lowering the amount of uric acid your body makes, which helps stop painful gout flares and kidney stones from forming. People take allopurinol as a tablet by mouth, usually after a meal to help avoid an upset stomach. Some common side effects are skin rash, nausea, and diarrhea, and it's important to call your doctor right away if a rash shows up, since it can be a sign of a serious reaction. Drinking plenty of water while taking allopurinol also helps protect your kidneys. This Product Contains 28 Tablets

Key Features:

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  Allopurinol belongs to a class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. High levels of uric acid may cause gout attacks or kidney stones.

  
  


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  Allopurinol is used to treat gout (a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints and causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints). Allopurinol is used to prevent gout attacks, not to treat them once they occur. Allopurinol does not need to be stopped during an acute flare.

  
  


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  Allopurinol is also used to treat high levels of uric acid that builds up in the blood as tumors break down in people with certain types of cancer who are being treated with chemotherapy medications. It is also used to treat kidney stones that have come back in people who have high levels of uric acid in their urine.

  
  

How it Works:

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  Allopurinol works by reducing the production of uric acid in your body. If uric acid levels get too high, crystals can form in your joints and cause inflammation and pain (gout flares) or stones can form in your kidneys. By reducing the formation of uric acid, allopurinol helps prevent gout flares and kidney stones. 

  
  

Benefits:

• Allopurinol is commonly used to treat gout, which is a form of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in your blood and joints.


• Allopurinol may also be used to lower your uric acid levels if you are receiving chemotherapy for cancer, or if you have certain types of kidney stones.


• Allopurinol may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

Directions for Use:

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  Take allopurinol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.

  
  


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  Take the tablets with a full glass of water. To reduce your risk of kidney stones, drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  
  


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  Take allopurinol tablets after meals to help prevent stomach upset.

  
  

Active Ingredients:

• Allopurinol 300 mg

Side Effects:

Serious side effects include:

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  Gout Flares. Allopurinol may increase your gout flares before making your symptoms better. It may take several months to reduce uric acid levels enough to control your gout flares. It is very important to follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations, which may include taking medicine for pain and inflammation while taking allopurinol, and drinking enough fluids.

  
  


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  Kidney Damage.Kidney damage can happen when taking allopurinol. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of kidney damage.

  
  

Common side effects may include:

• Skin rash


• Diarrhea


• Nausea

Cautions & Warnings:

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  You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to allopurinol.

  
  


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  Allopurinol can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

  
  


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  In rare cases, allopurinol may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have painful urination, blood in your urine, burning in your eyes, swelling in your face or throat, skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

  
  


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  Avoid drinking alcohol. It can make your condition worse. Allopurinol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

  
  

Pregnancy Warnings:

•  It is not known if or how allopurinol could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take allopurinol while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings:

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  Do not take allopurinol while you are breastfeeding and for one week after your last dose. Allopurinol passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

  
  

Storage:

• Allopurinol should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C).


• It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F to 86 F (15 C to 30 C), for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it.


• Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly closed.

FAQ:

• Q:What other drugs will affect allopurinol?
  A:Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• azathioprine or mercaptopurine;
• chlorpropamide;
• cyclosporine;
• cancer medicine;
• other gout medications;
• an antibiotic such as ampicillin or amoxicillin;
• a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
• a diuretic or "water pill". 

• Q:Does allopurinol interact with foods or drinks?
  A:There are no known interactions between allopurinol and foods or drinks.It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect allopurinol. The risk of dizziness and drowsiness may be increased if you drink alcohol while taking allopurinol.
• Q:Does allopurinol interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
  A:Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
• Q:What should I do if I accidentally use too much allopurinol?
  A:If you or someone else has used too much allopurinol, get medical help right away.
• Q:What should I do if I miss a dose of allopurinol?
  A:If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next dose. Do not take double or extra doses.