Zyrik 300 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Allopurinol (300mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cipla Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Zyrik 300 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. It helps to keep uric acid levels low. Zyrik 300 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.
Zyrik 300 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid which is the chemical that causes gout.
What is the recommended timing for taking Zyrik 300 Tablet?
Zyrik 300 Tablet can be taken at any time of day, but it's best to take it at the same time each day to remember. It's usually prescribed once daily and should be taken after meals. If the dose exceeds 300 mg or if your stomach is upset, you can take it in divided doses as advised by your doctor.
Why do I still experience gout attacks while taking Zyrik 300 Tablet?
If you start taking Zyrik 300 Tablet, you may initially experience more frequent or severe gout attacks. However, these attacks typically become shorter and less intense over time as your body adapts to the medication. This is because the gradual breakdown of uric acid crystals can cause fluctuations in blood uric acid levels, leading to increased attacks. To help manage these attacks, your doctor may recommend taking colchicine alongside Zyrik 300 Tablet.
How long does it take for Zyrik 300 Tablet to lower uric acid levels?
It can take several months before you notice a significant reduction in gout attacks or feel the benefits of taking Zyrik 300 Tablet. Initially, you may experience more frequent attacks. Continue taking the medication even if you don't see immediate relief, and don't stop without consulting your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe additional medications to help manage initial attacks. It can take up to several years for your body to eliminate uric acid crystals.
What are the consequences of consuming alcohol while taking Zyrik 300 Tablet?
It's recommended to avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Zyrik 300 Tablet, as it may worsen your condition. Additionally, you should avoid foods rich in protein and drink at least 8 glasses of water or other fluids unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Can Zyrik 300 Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Zyrik 300 Tablet may cause drowsiness, giddiness (dizziness), or problems with coordination in some individuals. If you experience these side effects, it's best to avoid driving or operating machinery. However, if unavoidable, exercise extreme caution when 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. Zyrik 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Your doctor has prescribed Zyrik 300 Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take Zyrik 300 Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Zyrik 300 Tablet.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Zyrik 300 Tablet.
- When you first start taking this medicine you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Zyrik 300 Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zyrik 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Zyrik 300 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
Zyrik 300 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.
