Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule
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Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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. 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 rash, nausea, and diarrhea. 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.
Last updated on: 17-04-2025
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Quick Summary
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule 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. 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 rash, nausea, and diarrhea. 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.
Benefits of Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule
Treatment of Gout
In Treatment of Gout Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Side Effects of Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule
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 them. ['Diarrhea, Nausea']
Directions for Use
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.
How it works
Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Alcohol
CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE - 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.
Kidney
CAUTION - 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.
Liver
CAUTION - 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.
What If You Forget to take Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Lodiric-SR 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
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Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
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