No-Uric 100 mg 50 Tablets

Description

No-Uric tablets contain allopurinol, which works by slowing down the speed of certain chemical reactions in the body. No-Uric is used for: - To prevent gout, where the body produces a large amount of uric acid. Uric acid then accumulates in the joints and tendons in the form of crystals. The accumulation of these crystals results in inflammation. The inflammation makes the skin around certain joints swollen, painful and tender to the touch only. You may also feel severe pain when moving the joints. How to use Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. Take the medicine with or after food. For children (under 15 years): The usual dose ranges from 100 - 400 mg each day. For adults (over 18 years): The usual dose ranges from 100 - 900 mg each day. The initial dose is usually 100-300 mg each day. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine: If you have kidney problems. If you have high blood pressure or heart problems. If you are currently experiencing an acute gout attack. If you have liver or kidney failure Side Effects If you experience an allergic reaction, stop taking No-Uric and see your doctor immediately. Symptoms may include: - Skin rash, skin peeling, boils or ulcers on the lips and mouth. - Very rarely, sudden wheezing, tremors, chest tightness, and collapse may occur. - Joint pain or painful swelling in the armpit, groin or neck. Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice). - Liver or kidney problems. - Nausea or vomiting, sometimes with blood. - You may notice changes in your skin, such as blisters or peeling. - Fever, chills, muscle aches and a general feeling of being unwell. - Bleeding from the lips, eyes, nose, mouth or genitals. Storage Information Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep medicine out of reach of children. No-Uric should not be taken after the expiry date Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: Gout medications or other medications to control uric acid levels. Anticoagulants Chlorpropamide aspirin or other salicylates Immunosuppressive drugs Medicines for heart problems or high blood pressure Ampicillin and amoxicillin - antibiotics. Ingredients Active ingredient: Allopurinol Inactive ingredients in No-Uric 100 mg: Colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, lactose and sodium benzoate. Specifications No-Uric 100 mg: Box containing 5 strips of 10 tablets each.