Uridip 100mg Tablet

Short Description

Uridip 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout by keeping uric acid levels low.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Uridip 100mg 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.

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. Uridip 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Uridip 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Uridip 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Uridip 100mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Capecitabine Didanosine

Uridip 100mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid which is the chemical that causes gout.

Your doctor has prescribed Uridip 100mg Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack. Take Uridip 100mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset. Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Uridip 100mg Tablet. Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Uridip 100mg Tablet. When you first start taking this medicine you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Uridip 100mg Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.