Zyloprim generic name?

What is the generic name of Zyloprim?

Zyloprim’s generic (active) name is allopurinol.

What is Zyloprim (allopurinol) used for?

Allopurinol is used to lower uric acid levels, including for conditions such as gout and uric-acid kidney stones (when doctors prescribe it for that purpose).

Are there other names you might see for the same medicine?

You may also see the drug referred to by its brand name (Zyloprim) and its generic name (allopurinol).