Zyloprim
Allopurinol 100mg and 300mg tablets, used in the management of gout, hyperuricaemia and uric acid nephropathy. A xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Allopurinol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zyloprim on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Gout · Hyperuricaemia · Uric Acid Nephropathy
- Alternative names
- Zyloric
- Therapeutic class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to allopurinol; acute gout attack
- Precautions and warnings
- maintain adequate fluid intake; discontinue if rash occurs
- Minor side effects
- rash
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Aspen Pharmacare
- Onset Time
- 2–6 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- azathioprine; mercaptopurine; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children except in specific conditions.
Serious side effects
severe hypersensitivity syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe skin reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Allopurinol 100mg and 300mg tablets, used in the management of gout, hyperuricaemia and uric acid nephropathy. A xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Zyloprim works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid, thereby lowering serum and urinary uric acid concentrations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary and potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; consult physician before use.
Zyloprim is a brand of allopurinol, used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricaemia and uric acid nephropathy. This active ingredient is also available as Zyloric.
Buying Zyloprim online
Generic allopurinol provides a cost effective alternative to the original brand for patients across the region.
What you will receive
Zyloprim is the originator brand name, made by Aspen Pharmacare. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Aspen Pharmacare and do not ship the original Zyloprim.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Allopurinol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.