Febuxor 40 Tablet (Febuxostat 40mg)

Description

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet is a medicine used to treat Gout (a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals). It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body, thus preventing the accumulation of urate crystals in your joints.

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet may cause side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhoea, rashes, abnormal liver function, etc. It may also worsen your symptoms of gout like pain and swelling in the joints, in the initial months of the treatment. Most of these side effects will resolve with time as your body gets used to the medication. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen.

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Take it at the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose.

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems before starting treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid any undesired effects.

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age. It should be used in pregnancy and while breastfeeding only upon your doctor’s recommendation.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Febuxor 40 MG Tablet
Crystcare 40 MG Tablet
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Ebuxo 40 MG Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Febustat 40 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Febuzex 40 MG Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
Uricostat 40 MG Tablet
Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Febuxor 40 MG Tablet
Headache
Skin rashes
Diarrhoea
Gout flares
Nausea
Abnormal liver function
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Erectile dysfunction
Dizziness
Increased thirst
Blurred vision

Uses of Febuxor 40 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Gout
Gout is a common form of arthritis that may cause severe pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or more joints, especially in the big toe. Febuxor 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gout.

Related Products

List of related products
Febuxor 120 MG Tablet
Febuxor 80 MG Tablet

When not to use?

Allergic reaction
Febuxor 40 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Febuxor 40 MG Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Febuxor 40 MG Tablet. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of this medicine.

General Instructions

Take Febuxor 40 MG Tablet with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet in your mouth.

Do not take Febuxor 40 MG Tablet in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results.

Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.

You may experience increased frequencies of gout flare-ups during the initial months of starting the treatment. Do not discontinue Febuxor 40 MG Tablet for this reason without consulting your doctor. Your doctor may recommend additional treatment to prevent gout attacks.

Febuxor 40 MG Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness in some cases. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines until you understand how this medication affects you.

Make healthy lifestyle changes to prevent further gout flare-ups and get maximum benefits from the treatment. Limit the consumption of alcohol and beverages sweetened with fructose (fruit sugars). Avoid eating foods like red meat, lamb, pork, and seafood (like anchovies, sardines, mussels, scallops, trout, and tuna). Lose weight and exercise regularly to relieve the pressure on your joints.