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From the official U.S. FDA label for allopurinol, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Allopurinol tablets are indicated for: The management of adults with signs and symptoms of primary or secondary gout (acute attacks, tophi, joint destruction, uric acid lithiasis, and/or nephropathy) The management of adult and pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving cancer therapy which causes elevations of serum and urinary uric acid levels The management of adult patients with recurrent calcium oxalate calculi whose daily uric acid excretion exceeds 800 mg/day in male patients and 750 mg/day in female patients, despite lifestyle changes (such as reduction of dietary sodium, non-dairy animal protein, oxylate rich foods, refined sugars and i …
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Skin Rash and Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Nephrotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Potential Effect on Driving and Use of Machinery [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] The following adverse reactions associated with the use of allopurinol tablets were identified in literature, unpublished clinical trials or postmarketing reports. …
Allopurinol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to allopurinol or to any of the ingredients of allopurinol tablets. Known hypersensitivity to allopurinol or to any of the ingredients of allopurinol tablets.
Skin Rash and Hypersensitivity: Allopurinol has been associated with serious and sometimes fatal dermatological reactions. Discontinue allopurinol tablets at the first appearance of skin rash or other signs of hypersensitivity reaction. ( 5.1 ) Gout Flares: May occur during initiation of treatment. Concurrent prophylactic treatment with colchicine or anti-inflammatory agents is recommended. ( 5.2 ) Nephrotoxicity: Allopurinol may affect kidney function. Patients with decreased kidney function require lower doses of allopurinol tablets. ( 5.3 ) Hepatoxicity: Cases of reversible hepatotoxicity have occurred. If signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity develop, evaluate liver function. …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals, allopurinol tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Adverse developmental outcomes have been described in exposed animals (see Data). Allopurinol and its metabolite oxypurinol have been shown to cross the placenta following administration of maternal allopurinol. …
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Allopurinol Tablets contains Allopurinol (100 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Allopurinol Tablets is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-5688, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Allopurinol tablets are indicated for: The management of adults with signs and symptoms of primary or secondary gout (acute attacks, tophi, joint destruction, uric acid lithiasis, and/or nephropathy) The management of adult and pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving cancer therapy which causes elevations of serum and urinary uric acid levels The m (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for allopurinol. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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