• Treatment of Gout
• Treatment of Chemotherapy for blood cancer

It works by inhibiting the enzyme called xanthine oxidase inhibitors, which are responsible for the production of uric acid in the body. By inhibiting this enzyme, this drug reduces the production of uric acid, which can help prevent gout attacks and the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints and other tissues.

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Zurig 40mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• Store Zurig 40mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (15°C to 30°C).
• Keep it out of reach from children.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Zurig 40mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time every day, with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water. If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash
• Nausea
• Increase in gout symptoms
• Localised swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues
• Abnormal liver function
• Kidney problems

Zurig 40mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Hence, it is not recommended to breastfeed during this treatment. When purines are broken down in the body, they create uric acid, which can contribute to gout, so it is necessary to avoid foods that are high in purines such as (spinach, meat, mushrooms, cauliflower, red meat like beef and pork). Foods that are low in purines, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, are generally safe to eat. It is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. This can help prevent the formation of kidney stones, which can be a side effect of the medication. Consuming alcohol while taking this drug may increase your risk of developing gout flares. It is recommended to limit your alcohol intake or avoid it altogether while taking this tablet.

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