Other  Brand Names

• Allopurinol

Description 

Allopurinol is used to prevent or treat high uric acid levels in the blood. Gout or gouty arthritis (inflammation and pain in a joint) is caused by high uric acid levels. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body. Allopurinol is also used to prevent or treat high uric acid levels that may be caused by cancer medicines or for patients with kidney stones that contain calcium. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Tablet 

• Syrup