Is Allopurinol Manufactured In Different Sizes Safe To Take?

Posted on Sat, 13 May 2017

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Question : I refilled my 100mgm allopurinol tabs today at a different pharmacy. The pill was about 3 times larger
than the ones before. the new pharmacist said it was made by a different company. Coud they both be 100mgm in strength?

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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sizes can be different with various manufacturers

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to worry. Answering your question yes, different brands come in different sizes, some brands of allopurinol 100 mg are made in tablet size that is even larger than allopurinol 300 mg in other brands. all you need to do to double check on the box and bar medicine that the written dosage is 100 mg. I hope I answered your question.

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