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allopurinol · Medicine question

Should Zyloric (allopurinol) tablets be taken before or after a meal?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Zyloric (allopurinol) tablets should be taken after a meal and are well tolerated, especially after food.

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Zyloric Tablets 100mg, 300mgAspen · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 25Document updated 22 October 2026

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