Best Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor for gout
Top-rated pick: Aloprim — pharmaranks score 64/100, the highest of the 3 Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor drugs used for gout, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for gout or the full Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 xanthine oxidase inhibitor drugs we rate for gout, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for gout; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for gout
Top xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout: 1. Aloprim · 2. Uloric · 3. Zyloprim
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $2 | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
aloprim
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aloprim (Allopurinol Sodium) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to treat Gout.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.00/30· 3 forms
uloric
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Uloric (Febuxostat) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to treat Gout.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$6.35/30· 2 forms Save up to 74% in class
zyloprim
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zyloprim (Allopurinol) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to treat Gout.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.00/30· 3 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — aloprim ranks highest among Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor drugs used for gout. Always consult a professional.
- Which xanthine oxidase inhibitor drugs treat gout?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor products used for gout, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.