Question 1

Can I stop Zyloric tablet if I do not have symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Do not stop Zyloric tablet without your doctor's recommendation as it may worsen your gout attacks.

Question 2

What is Gout?

Accepted Answer

When the uric acid levels increase in the blood, needle-shaped crystals are built-in and around the joint and cause swelling and pain in the joints, which can last for weeks. This condition is known as Gout.

Question 3

What are the causes of high uric acid levels?

Accepted Answer

There are several causes of increased uric acid crystals such as heredity, diuretic medicines, chronic alcoholism, hypothyroidism, certain chemotherapy medicines, kidney stones and consumption of food rich in a component called prunes (red meat, organ meat and certain seafood).

Question 4

What are the general precautions to be taken while using Zyloric tablet?

Accepted Answer

An adequate intake of water is recommended while using Zyloric tablet. In the case of patients with kidney stones, special care should be taken as the stones may enter the urinary tract.

Question 5

Zyloric vs Febuxostat which is a better medicine for gout?

Accepted Answer

Zyloric tablet contains allopurinol and is used for the treatment of gout and high levels of uric acid. Febuxostat is also used to treat gout and is generally recommended to patients who cannot take allopurinol. Based on the cause of your illness, your doctor will prescribe one of these medicines. Do not self-medicate.

Question 6

Can Zyloric be given to elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, elder people are more prone to gout. So, it is safe for elder patients. However, it will be given only after consulting the doctor in the exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor, depending on the patients' condition.

Question 7

Does Zyloric affect uric acid level?

Accepted Answer

Allopurinol is the active ingredient in Zyloric. Allopurinol inhibits the production of uric acid and reduces its levels in blood and urine.

Question 8

What is the best time to take Zyloric?

Accepted Answer

You can take Zyloric at any time of the day, advised by the doctor. It would be best if taken after meals with plenty of water. However, try to take your doses at the same time of day each day for maximum results.

Question 9

What is the side effects of Zyloric?

Accepted Answer

Nausea or vomiting are a few common side effects of Zyloric. Although not everyone experiences the same. These symptoms usually go away with time.

Question 10

How long should I take Zyloric?

Accepted Answer

You should take Zyloric for as long as the doctor prescribed you. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended. Also, do not take it endlessly on your own if you do not feel improvement in symptoms, without consulting a doctor.

Question 11

What is the dose of Zyloric?

Accepted Answer

The dose and frequency of Zyloric vary among individuals depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by the doctor.

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