PILORIC 100MG TAB

Overview

PILORIC 100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

PILORIC 100MG TAB is composed of: ALLOPURINOL (100.0 MG)

Allopurinol is a prescription medication used to treat gout, high levels of uric acid, and kidney stones. Allopurinol belongs to a group of drugs call xanthine oxidase inhibitors, which work by decreasing uric acid in the body. High levels of uric acid may lead to gout attacks or kidney stones. Common side effects of allopurinol include diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Allopurinol can also cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how allopurinol affects you. The medication may also be used to treat seizures, infections, and pain caused by pancreas disease.

Usage

ALLOPURINOL is generally used to treat: Gout, Kidney Stones

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

PILORIC 100MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for PILORIC 100MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Serious allergic reactions including death have occurred with allopurinol. Stop taking this medication and talk to your doctor if you develop a skin rash.
  • Allopurinol, while it is used to prevent gout attacks, can temporarily cause flare-ups of gouty arthritis at the start of therapy. Your doctor may recommend another medication, such as colchicine, be taken along with allopurinol at first, to prevent these flare-ups.
  • Drink plenty of water or other fluids each day while taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stone formation.
  • Allopurinol can cause drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how allopurinol affects you.
  • Serious liver problems have occurred with allopurinol use. While these events are rare, tell your doctor if you experience weight loss, lack of appetite, and itching. Your doctor will likely run tests to check your liver function.
  • 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.
  • 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

Common Side-Effects

ALLOPURINOL : Vomit, Loose Motion, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Strange Taste

Serious Side-Effects

ALLOPURINOL : Joint Pain, Jaundice, Flu, Muscle Pain, Dry Skin, Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Allergic Skin Disease, Fever, Throat Soreness, Head Headache, Nausea, Upper Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional), Change In Stools, Pain With Urination, Frequent Urination

Disease Interactions

ALLOPURINOL can interfere with: Bone Infection, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

ALLOPURINOL is categorized as: ANTIGOUT AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for PILORIC 100MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALLGORIC 100MG TABINR 25 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ALOPUR 100MG TABINR 21.15 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ALRIK 100MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ALUNO 100MG TABINR 28.57 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ALURID TAB 100MGINR for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100 MG
AVERY 100MG TABINR 27.21 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
CIPLORIC 100MG TABINR 18.48 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100 MG
CIPROLIC 100MG TABINR 22.2 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
GOLORIC TABINR for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100 MG
GUDLORIC 100MG TABINR 20 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
LODIRIC TABINR 14.5 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100 MG
LOGOUT 100MG TABINR 23.3 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
LOPNOL 100MG TAB DTINR 19.16 for 10 TABLET DTALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
MYLORIC 100MG TABINR 14.25 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
PILORIC 100MG TABINR 7.57 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
RANLORIC 100MG TABINR 7.58 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
RYLORIC 100MG TABINR 9.3 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
SWILORIC 100MG TABINR 25 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
URIDIP 100MG TABINR 18.28 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
URITAS 100MG TABINR 17.23 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ZYLE 100MG TABINR 10.5 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG
ZYLORIC 100MG TABINR 18.48 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100 MG
ZYRIK 100MG TABINR 18.48 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALINOL 10MG TABINR 26 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 10.0 MG
ALINOL 20MG TABINR 37.5 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 20.0 MG
ALLGORIC 300MG TABINR 43.55 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ALLOPURINOLALLOPURINOL
ALLORIC 300MG TABINR 25.35 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ALOPUR 300MG TABINR 53.81 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ALRIK 300MG TABINR 39.37 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ALUNO 300MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
AVERY 300MG TABINR 76.18 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
AXANTHINE 300MG TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
CIPLORIC 300MG TABINR 68.1 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300 MG
CIPROLIC 300MG TABINR 56.67 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
LODIRIC 250MG CAPULE SRINR 71.4 for 10 CAPSULE SRALLOPURINOL 250.0 MG
LODIRIC-SR 250MG CAPINR 71.4 for 10 CAPSULESALLOPURINOL 250 MG
LOGOUT 250MG CAP SRINR 65 for 10 CAPSULE SRALLOPURINOL 250.0 MG
LOPNOL 300MG TAB DTINR 33.53 for 10 TABLET DTALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
OXYPRIM CAPINR 62.47 for 10 CAPSULESALLOPURINOL
PILORIC 300MG TABINR 151.5 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
URIDIP 300MG TABINR 29 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ZANOPIROL TABINR 22.22 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL
ZYLE 300MG TABINR 23 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG
ZYLORIC 300MG TABINR 72.87 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300 MG
ZYRIK 300MG TABINR 54 for 10 TABLETSALLOPURINOL 300.0 MG