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Alloric Benefits & Uses

Alloric is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Other Benefits

Alloric Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alloric Related Warnings

Is the use of Alloric safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alloric. If you are pregnant, do not take Alloric without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Alloric safe during breastfeeding?

Alloric has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Alloric on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Alloric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alloric on the Liver?

Alloric can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alloric on the Heart?

Alloric has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alloric with Other Drugs

Alloric should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinapril

Captopril

Azathioprine

Lisinopril

Moderate

Magaldrate

Indapamide

Alloric Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alloric unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alloric

Is this Alloric habit forming or addictive?

Alloric does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alloric since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Alloric only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Alloric cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Alloric Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alloric

When consumed with certain foods, Alloric may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Alloric

Consumption of alcohol and Alloric together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Alloric

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alloric cause hair loss?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Rarely, Alloric causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Alloric, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Alloric?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Alloric as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Alloric without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Alloric is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Alloric?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Alloric is a brand name of allopurinol and it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form). It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the treatment of gout Alloric is given in hyperuricemia and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia (abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood). It is also given in the treatment of kidney stones.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Alloric with diclofenac?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alloric can be taken with diclofenac. No drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.