Furic 40 MG Tablet

Furic 40 MG Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gouty arthritis. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme. This enzyme helps the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it.

Dosage of the medication depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history, and reaction to the first dose. It is available in tablet form to be taken orally. You can have the medicine with or without food. Usually, it is taken once a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

Your doctor must be informed if you ever had a medical history of cancer, liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, organ transplantation or a stroke before being prescribed this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk.

• Gout

• Allergy

• Abdominal Pain

• Blurred Vision

• Chest Discomfort

• Fast Heartbeat

• Itching Or Rash

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 15 to 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 1 to 1.5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No clear data is available about the presence of this medication in the human breast milk. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Furic 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Goutchek 40 MG Tablet

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Xanurix 40 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Febulas 40 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ubexa 40 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

  Albert David

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

The drug belongs to the class xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme thus inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid without affecting the enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Furic 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Furic tablet is a medication which has Febuxostat as an active elements present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Furic 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Furic tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as High blood uric acid and Painful joint conditions.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Furic 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Chest discomfort, Fast heartbeat, Itching or rash, Pale skin, etc are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Furic 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Furic should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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