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Esloric 100 mg

Tablet

Generic: Allopurinol

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Anti-Gout (Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor)

Indications

Prophylaxis of gout and of uric acid and calcium oxalate kidney stones; prophylaxis of hyperuricaemia associated with cancer chemotherapy.

Pharmacology

Allopurinol and its active metabolite oxipurinol inhibit xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid, and so lower uric acid levels in blood and urine.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: initially 100 mg once daily after food, adjusted according to the serum uric acid level; usual maintenance 100 to 300 mg daily, up to 900 mg daily in severe cases (doses above 300 mg in divided doses). Child under 15 years (in malignancy): 10 to 20 mg/kg daily; maximum 400 mg daily. Reduce the dose in kidney impairment.

Side Effects

Skin rash, nausea, vomiting and raised liver enzymes. Rarely severe hypersensitivity reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, with fever and liver or kidney involvement.

Precautions & Warnings

Stop the medicine immediately if a skin rash or other sign of allergy appears. Drink plenty of fluid (2 to 3 litres daily). Reduce the dose in kidney or liver impairment. An acute attack of gout may occur when treatment is started; an NSAID or colchicine is usually given for the first few months.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to allopurinol. Not for the treatment of an acute attack of gout.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.