Febutaz 40 MG Tablet

Febutaz 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.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk. Also, your doctor must be informed before being prescribed this medication, if you ever had a-

• Medical history of cancer
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Organ transplantation
• stroke

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.

• Gout

• Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood

• Allergy

• Itching Or Rash

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Liver Damage

• Oedema

• 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 should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• 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.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution must be taken while consuming alcohol with this medication. Kindly consult your doctor for more details.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medication may cause side effects that might affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving should be avoided if any of the side effect occurs.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

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

• Ubexa 40 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Goutchek 40 MG Tablet

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Goustat 40 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Ebuxo 40 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Metron 400 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication 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 Medicine

  The medication is known to interact with azathioprine and theophylline. Take only if no other safe substitute is available.

• Interaction with Disease

  The medication should be avoided by those who suffer from secondary hyperuricemia.

• Ques : What is Febutaz 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has febuxostat as an active element present. It performs its action by decreasing the serum uric acid.

• Ques : What are the uses of Febutaz 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication 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 Febutaz 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as abdominal pain, anorexia, vomiting, inflammation of the pancreas, weight fluctuations, altered taste, urge to vomit, constipation, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, dizziness, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Febutaz 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Febutaz 40 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Febutaz 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to febutaz. In addition, this mediation should not be used if you have the following conditions such as azathioprine, mercaptopurine, or theophylline, etc.

• Ques : Is Febutaz 40 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Febutaz 40 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as an urge to vomit, constipation, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, dizziness, inability to sleep, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc.

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