Uridip 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Uridip Benefits & Uses

Uridip 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

Uridip 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

Uridip Related Warnings

Is the use of Uridip safe for pregnant women?

Uridip 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 Uridip safe during breastfeeding?

Uridip may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Uridip on the Kidneys?

Uridip 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Uridip on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Uridip. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Uridip on the Heart?

Uridip has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Uridip with Other Drugs

Uridip 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

Uridip Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Uridip

Is this Uridip habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Uridip.

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

Uridip will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Uridip is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Uridip is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Uridip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Uridip

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Uridip

Taking alcohol with Uridip can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Uridip

Question over 5 years ago

Does Uridip cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Uridip may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is the most common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Uridip to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Uridip work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Uridip 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Uridip helpful in kidney stones?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Uridip 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. Uridip promotes precipitation of these calcium oxalate crystals which reduces the formation of kidney stones

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Uridip?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Uridip 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 Uridip 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

Is Uridip a pain-killer?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Uridip is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.