Alinol 20mg Tablet
Allopurinol (20mg)
by Kivi Labs Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Alinol 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low. Alinol 20mg Tablet should be taken after food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because more crystals form in your joints and kidneys. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet and drinking plenty of fluids. Some of the common side effects of this medicine are nausea, diarrhea, increased serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, and increased alkaline phosphatase. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Talk to your doctor straight away if you get symptoms of liver disease including nausea that does not stop, yellowing skin or eyes, or dark urine. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have or have had heart failure, heart problems, stroke, kidney or liver disease, or thyroid problems. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor. You will be asked for regular blood tests to check that your liver is working properly.
Uses
- Treatment of Gout
Benefits
In treatment of Gout
Alinol 20mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
How it works
Alinol 20mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alinol 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
- Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alinol 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Alinol 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Alinol 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Alinol 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Occasionally drowsiness, dizziness or vertigo, ataxia and visual disturbances, may occur when taking Alinol 20mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Alinol 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alinol 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Alinol 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alinol 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Alinol 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Pyrazolo Pyrimidine Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time of the day to take Alinol 20mg Tablet?
Alinol 20mg Tablet can be taken at anytime of the day but preferably should be taken at the same time each day so that you remember to take it. It is usually prescribed once daily and should be taken after meals. If the dose exceeds 300 mg or if your stomach is upset, you can take it in divided doses as advised by your doctor.
Why do I still get gout while taking Alinol 20mg Tablet?
If you have started taking Alinol 20mg Tablet, you may experience an increase in attacks of gout (severe pain, swelling, and redness). However, these attacks usually become shorter and less severe after several months of therapy. The possible reason for increased attacks could be gradual breakdown of uric acid crystals, causing fluctuations in uric acid levels in the blood. To prevent such painful events, your doctor may advise to take colchicine with Alinol 20mg Tablet, as it can suppress the gouty attacks.
How long does it take for Alinol 20mg Tablet to lower uric acid levels?
It may take several months before you start feeling better or notice any significant reduction in attacks of gout (severe pain, swelling, and redness). Initially after starting Alinol 20mg Tablet you may experience gouty attacks. Continue taking Alinol 20mg Tablet even if you do not experience any considerable relief from the attacks. Do not stop taking Alinol 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe you another medicine along with Alinol 20mg Tablet to prevent the initial attacks. It may take up to years for the body to completely get rid of all uric acid crystals.
What if I take alcohol while taking Alinol 20mg Tablet?
You should refrain yourself from consuming alcohol while taking Alinol 20mg Tablet as this could make your condition worse. Also, you should avoid all foods that are rich source of proteins as it will help to prevent attacks of gout. Consult your doctor for a detailed list of food items which need to be avoided. It is also recommended that you drink at least 8 glasses of water or other fluids while taking Alinol 20mg Tablet, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Does Alinol 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Alinol 20mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. It can even make you feel giddy (dizzy) or you may have problems with coordination. It would be best to avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience these side effects. However, if it is unavoidable then extreme caution should be exercised while performing such tasks.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Kivi Labs Ltd
- Salt composition
- Allopurinol (20mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.