Product Description
DESCRIPTION
Goutler™ Vet is a water-soluble oral powder medication used to prevent and treat gout in poultry as well as to reduce high blood uric acid levels.
COMPOSITION
Each gram powder contains Allopurinol BP 50 mg.
MODE OF ACTION
Uric acid is produced as a byproduct of the breakdown of specific proteins(purines) in the body by enzymes known as xanthine oxidase. Elevated uric acid levels can also result in kidney disease and kidney stones. Allopurinol inhibits the xanthine oxidase enzyme. It inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase. As a result, uric acid production is reduced.
INDICATIONS
· To prevent & treat gout and high blood uric acid level
· To prevent the formation of urate crystals in kidney, joints & other visceral organs
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Poultry: 20-25 mg/ kg body weight
Or, 2.5-3g/ L drinking water for 3-5 days
Or, as per directions of registered veterinarian/ consultant.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Goutler™ Vet is not recommended if the animal shows hypersensitivity to Allopurinol.
PRECAUTIONS
Use only the recommended dose. Overdosing can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and neurotoxicity.
SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effect of allopurinol is skin rash; which includes pruritic maculopapular skin eruptions, somtimes scaly or exfoliative.
DRUG INTERACTION
Anticoagulant: Allopurinol prolongs the half-life of the anticoagulant (Dicumarol).
Diuretic: Concomitant use of allopurinol and thiazide diuretics may contribute to the enhancement of allopurinol toxicity.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Sufficient data is not available.
STORAGE
Keep away from light and wet place. Do not store above 30 °C temperature.
Keep out of reach of children.
PACKAGING
Box containing 10 sachets of 100g powder each.
