What is allopurinol 100mg used for?

Allopurinol is used to prevent or lower high uric acid levels in the blood. It is also used to prevent or lower excess uric acid levels caused by cancer medicines or in patients with kidney stones. A high uric acid level can cause gout or gouty arthritis (joint pain and inflammation).

How long does allopurinol 100mg TAKE TO WORK?

It can take 2-3 months to become fully effective. It does not have any effect during a gout attack, although you should continue to take it regularly every day even if this happens. During the first few weeks of taking allopurinol, your blood levels of uric acid may rise for a short while before they fall.

What are the side effects of allopurinol 100 mg?

The more common side effects of allopurinol oral tablet can include:

  • skin rash.
  • diarrhea.
  • nausea.
  • changes in your liver function test results.
  • gout flare-up (if you have gout)

How much allopurinol should I take for gout?

For gout: Adults—At first, 100 to 300 milligrams (mg) per day, taken once a day or in divided doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 800 mg per day.

Is 100mg of allopurinol enough?

The usual dose of allopurinol is 100mg to 300mg a day. Follow your doctor’s advice on how many tablets to take, and how many times a day. You’ll have regular blood tests to monitor your uric acid levels.

Should I take allopurinol in the morning or at night?

Allopurinol Tablets are usually taken once daily. However, if your dose is more than 300mg, your doctor may advise you to take it morning and night after breakfast and dinner for a twice daily dosage. Swallow Allopurinol Tablets with a full glass of water.

Why do I still get gout while taking allopurinol?

Over a few weeks allopurinol can lower urate levels in the blood and stop new crystals forming. It can take longer to dissolve existing crystals and you may have more attacks of gout during this time. This is more likely if your urate levels are very high or you’ve had gout for a long time.

Is 100mg allopurinol enough?

Is Bananas good for gout?

Takeaway. Bananas are low in purines and high in vitamin C, which makes them a good food to eat if you have gout. Changing your diet to include more low-purine foods, like bananas, can lower the amount of uric acid in your blood and reduce your risk of recurrent gout attacks.