Adco Allopurinol 300 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 November 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of gout and hyperuricaemia.
Dosage (summary)
Up to 300 mg once daily; may increase to 600 mg in severe cases.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Mercaptopurine
- Azathioprine
- Chlorpropamide
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Children (except malignancy)
- Acute gout
Common side effects
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Drowsiness
Counselling Points
- Take after meals for better tolerance
- Maintain high fluid intake
- Monitor for skin reactions
Serious warnings
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of acute gout attack
- Monitor for skin reactions
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