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Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lodiric
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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. Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Occasionally drowsiness, dizziness or vertigo, ataxia and visual disturbances, may occur when taking Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule. This may affect your driving ability.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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.
If you have started taking Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule, 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 Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule, as it can suppress the gouty attacks.
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 Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule you may experience gouty attacks. Continue taking Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule even if you do not experience any considerable relief from the attacks. Do not stop taking Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe you another medicine along with Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule to prevent the initial attacks. It may take up to years for the body to completely get rid of all uric acid crystals.
You should refrain yourself from consuming alcohol while taking Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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 Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Yes, Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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.
