SALT COMPOSITION
Zyloric 300 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body, and it forms crystals that can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.
Zyloric 300 Tablet should be taken with food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor, even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because more crystals form in your joints and kidneys. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet and drinking plenty of fluids.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea and increased liver enzymes. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Talk to your doctor straight away if you get symptoms of liver disease, including nausea that does not stop, yellowing skin or eyes, or dark urine.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have or have had heart failure, heart problems, stroke, kidney or liver disease, or thyroid problems. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor. You will be asked for regular blood tests to check that your liver is working properly.
Zyloric 300 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zyloric 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Zyloric 300 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zyloric 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zyloric 300 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zyloric 300 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Zyloric 300 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zyloric 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zyloric 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zyloric 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zyloric 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Zyloric 300 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
