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Last reviewed on RxList 5/6/2015. Zyloprim (allopurinol) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces the production of uric acid. Zyloprim is used to prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid production; high levels of uric acid may cause gout or kidney stones. Zyloprim is available as a generic termed allopurinol.
Generally, you shouldnât start taking allopurinol until an acute attack of gout has completely settled, although sometimes this isnât possible so the treatment may be started while the attack is in a mild phase. Usually, allopurinol is started 2â3 weeks after an acute attack has settled.