NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., uric acid blood levels, liver and kidney function tests in certain patients, complete blood count) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. If you are taking allopurinol to treat kidney stones, you may benefit from a special diet. Consult your doctor for more details.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store the US product at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store the Canadian product at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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