Allpride 100mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Allopurinol (100mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Uninor Biotech |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Allpride 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout by keeping uric acid levels low. Allpride 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.
Allpride 100mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid which is the chemical that causes gout.
What is the optimal time of day for taking Allpride 100mg Tablet?
Allpride 100mg Tablet can be taken at any time of day, but it's recommended to take it at the same time each day to ensure consistent dosing. Typically, it's prescribed once daily and should be taken after meals. If the dose exceeds 300 mg or if you experience stomach upset, consider taking it in divided doses as advised by your doctor.
Why might I still experience gout attacks while taking Allpride 100mg Tablet?
When starting Allpride 100mg Tablet, some individuals may initially experience an increase in gout attacks (characterized by severe pain, swelling, and redness). However, these episodes usually become shorter and less intense over time. This phenomenon might be due to the gradual breakdown of uric acid crystals, causing fluctuations in blood uric acid levels. To minimize such occurrences, your doctor may recommend taking colchicine with Allpride 100mg Tablet, which can help suppress gouty attacks.
How long does it take for Allpride 100mg Tablet to reduce uric acid levels?
It may take several months before you notice a significant reduction in gout attacks or an improvement in overall symptoms. Initially, after starting treatment with Allpride 100mg Tablet, you might experience increased gouty episodes. Continue taking the medication as prescribed by your doctor, even if you don't see immediate relief from attacks. Your doctor may prescribe another medication to prevent initial attacks. It can take up to several years for your body to completely eliminate uric acid crystals.
What are the implications of consuming alcohol while taking Allpride 100mg Tablet?
You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Allpride 100mg Tablet, as this can exacerbate your condition. Additionally, you should limit or avoid foods rich in protein, which may help prevent gout attacks. Consult with your doctor for a detailed list of food items to avoid. It's also essential to drink at least 8 glasses of water or other fluids while taking Allpride 100mg Tablet, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Can Allpride 100mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Allpride 100mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some individuals. You might also experience dizziness or coordination problems. To minimize these side effects, it's best to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. If unavoidable, exercise extreme caution while performing such tasks.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Allpride 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take Allpride 100mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Allpride 100mg Tablet.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Allpride 100mg Tablet.
- When you first start taking this medicine you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Allpride 100mg Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Allpride 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Allpride 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Allpride 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
