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Do Zyloric (allopurinol) tablets contain lactose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Zyloric (allopurinol) tablets contain lactose and should not be administered to patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

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Zyloric Tablets 100mg, 300mgAspen · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 25Document updated 22 October 2026

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