Allonol
This medicine helps control the amount of uric acid in your body to prevent conditions like gout and kidney stones.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose, such as 100 mg per day, and adjust it as needed. For mild conditions: 100-200 mg per day. For moderate conditions: 300-600 mg per day. For severe conditions: 700-900 mg per day. For children, the usual dose is 10-20 mg per kg of body weight daily, divided into 3 doses.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole, preferably with a glass of water, after meals. Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters) daily while taking this medicine.
The maximum daily dose for adults can be up to 900 mg. For children, the maximum daily dose is 400 mg.
Possible Side Effects
- •skin rash
- •increased thyroid hormone levels in the blood
- •nausea, vomiting
- •abnormal liver test results
- •diarrhea
- •liver problems, such as liver inflammation
- •easy bruising or bleeding
- •sore throat or other signs of infection
- •high levels of urea in the blood
- •effects on lymph nodes
- •fever
- •blood in urine
- •high cholesterol levels in the blood
- •general feeling of being unwell or weak
- •weakness, numbness, unsteadiness, or inability to move muscles (paralysis) or loss of consciousness
- •lack of muscle coordination
- •tingling, prickling, or burning sensation in the skin
- •headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or vision problems
- •chest pain, high blood pressure, or slow heart rate
- •male infertility or erectile dysfunction
- •breast enlargement in both men and women
- •changes in bowel function, fatty stools
- •vomiting blood
- •changes in taste, mouth inflammation
- •cataracts (clouding of the eye lens)
- •boils on the skin
- •hair loss or changes in hair color
- •seizures
- •depression
- •fluid buildup and swelling (edema), especially in the ankles
- •abnormal blood sugar metabolism (diabetes)
- •aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord)
- •lichenoid skin rash (itchy red-purple rash and/or white-grey lines on mucous membranes)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Allonol if you are allergic to allopurinol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, thyroid issues, or if you are taking diuretics or ACE inhibitors.
- Do not take this medicine if you currently have a gout attack.
- If you are of Han Chinese, Thai, or Korean origin, inform your doctor, as you might have a higher risk of severe skin reactions.
- Stop taking Allonol and contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash or other severe skin problems, such as sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes, or peeling skin.
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- Gout patients should avoid taking medicines with acetylsalicylic acid for fever or pain.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness and affect your coordination. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these effects.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Consider potential interactions. (updated 16.9.2024)