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Aloric Benefits & Uses

Aloric 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

Aloric 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

Aloric Related Warnings

Is the use of Aloric safe for pregnant women?

Aloric should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Aloric safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Aloric for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Aloric on the Kidneys?

Aloric may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aloric on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Aloric. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aloric on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Aloric on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Aloric with Other Drugs

Aloric 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

Aloric Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aloric

Is this Aloric habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Aloric is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Aloric is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Aloric cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aloric Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aloric

Some foods when eaten with Aloric can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Aloric

Taking Aloric with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Aloric

Question over 5 years ago

Does Aloric cause joint pain?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Aloric causes joint pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Aloric helpful in gout?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aloric is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Aloric decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Aloric?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Aloric 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 Aloric 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 over 5 years ago

Can Aloric cause headache?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aloric may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and take rest, even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Aloric an uricosuric agent?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Aloric is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Aloric contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.