Is there a generic version of Allopurinol?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Allopurinol is the generic version of the brand name Zyloprim. Generic allopurinol is considered as safe and effective as the brand version and is less expensive. Generic allopurinol is available for treatment of gout, certain kinds of kidney stones and high levels of uric acid in the blood.

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