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Apotex, Faro Pharmaceutical, Generic, Novopharm, Prometheus

Zyloprim (allopurinol) is used to treat gout, kidney stones, high uric acid levels, and high urine blood levels associated with medicines used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, and other forms of cancer.

Do not take Zyloprim (allopurinol) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyloprim (allopurinol)

Before using Zyloprim (allopurinol), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine (especially mercaptopurine or azathioprine), nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have liver or kidney disease if you have any other medical condition

Patients taking Zyloprim (allopurinol) may initially experience severe attacks of gout frequently which will become shorter and less severe after several months of treatment. Zyloprim (allopurinol) has been reported to cause rash which may lead to a serious skin disease, generalized inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel, irreversible liver damage, or even death.

Other:  Drowsiness.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Zyloprim (allopurinol) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Zyloprim (allopurinol) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take Zyloprim (allopurinol) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Take Zyloprim (allopurinol) with meals to avoid upset stomach. Drink at least 2 liters of fluid each day while taking Zyloprim (allopurinol) to prevent kidney stones from developing. The benefits of taking Zyloprim (allopurinol) are usually noticeable within 2 to 6 weeks. Stop using Zyloprim (allopurinol) and contact your physician at once if rash, painful urination, blood in urine, irritation of eyes, or swelling of lips or mouth occur. Contact your health care provider if loss of appetite, weight loss, or itching occur while you are taking Zyloprim (allopurinol). Zyloprim (allopurinol) may cause drowsiness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Zyloprim (allopurinol). Do not stop taking Zyloprim (allopurinol) without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken too much of Zyloprim (allopurinol). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Zyloprim (allopurinol) between 59 and 77 degrees F in a dry place. Protect from light.