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What is allopurinol (Zyloprim)? Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones. Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment. Allopurinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
A Discovery Health answered. Zyloprim is indicated to be used in an effort to prevent symptoms of gout. Allopurinol-the common name for Zyloprim-may also be prescribed to people who have certain kinds of kidney stones brought about by uric acid, as well as leukemia and lymphoma patients with high uric acid levels.