Zyloprim
Formulated to target gout to alleviate elevated uric acid.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Allopurinol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 300mg
Zyloprim details
- Conditions
- Gout · Hyperuricaemia · Uric Acid Nephropathy
- Alternative names
- Zyloric
- Therapeutic class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to allopurinol; acute gout attack
- Precautions and warnings
- maintain adequate fluid intake; discontinue if rash occurs
- Minor side effects
- rash
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Formulated to target gout to alleviate elevated uric acid.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Aspen Pharmacare
- Onset Time
- 2–6 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- azathioprine; mercaptopurine; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children except in specific conditions.
Serious side effects
severe hypersensitivity syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe skin reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Zyloprim works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid, thereby lowering serum and urinary uric acid concentrations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary and potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; consult physician before use.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Zyloprim
Zyloprim is a brand of allopurinol, used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricaemia and uric acid nephropathy. This active ingredient is also available as Zyloric. Supplied by Aspen Pharmacare as a tablet in 100mg and 300mg strengths, it remains one of the most common options for managing uric acid levels.
Buying Zyloprim online
Zyloprim is registered across 14 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic allopurinol provides a cost effective alternative to the original brand for patients across the region. Reliable access to this medication is important for expats and those living far from local resources, making it one of the most ordered items through our service for delivery across these territories.