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Piloric is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gout, High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood. Other than this, Piloric has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Piloric. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Piloric side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Piloric go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Piloric is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Piloric has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Piloric related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Piloric contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Piloric with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Piloric is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Piloric is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piloric is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Piloric safe for pregnant women?
Piloric has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Piloric without medical advice.
Is the use of Piloric safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Piloric on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Piloric on the Kidneys?
Piloric can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Piloric on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Piloric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Piloric only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Piloric on the Heart?
Piloric may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Piloric should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piloric unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piloric habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Piloric.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Piloric does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Piloric only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Piloric is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Piloric
Piloric may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piloric
Consumption of alcohol and Piloric together may have severe effects on your health.
Rarely, Piloric causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Piloric, 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.
Yes, Piloric is helpful in the kidney stone. It is used in the prevention of kidney stones (recurrent calcium oxalate stones) which is caused by the formation of the calcium oxalate crystals. Piloric promotes precipitation of these calcium oxalate crystals which reduces the formation of kidney stones
Piloric contains allopurinol that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme (Responsible for uric acid production in our body) that lead to disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid due to which its abnormally high levels are decreased in the body. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals. Hence, in this way, it prevents from gout.
Rarely, Piloric 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.
Yes, Piloric has been reported to causes diarrhoea but this occurs in those cases who are taking more than the recommended doses. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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