Febuget 40 Tablet
15 Tablet(s) in StripProduct Summary
Febuget 40 mg Tablet contains febuxostat 40 mg, a uric acid-lowering medicine used for long-term control of chronically high uric acid levels in people with gout. Manufactured by Sun Pharma, it blocks an enzyme involved in uric acid formation. This action lowers uric acid levels.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritu Budania
Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 1:00 PM (IST)
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| Therapy | Anti-gout |
| Composition | Febuxostat(40.0 Mg) Febuxostat 40.0 Mg |
Febuxostat 40.0 Mg

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Febuget 40 tablet is used to treat elevated uric acid levels in the blood, particularly in conditions like gouty arthritis. Gouty arthritis is a common and painful form of arthritis characterized by the accumulation of uric acid in the joints, leading to sudden episodes of redness, swelling, pain, and warmth.
The active ingredient in Febuget 40 is febuxostat, which works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor, and you should not discontinue use without consulting them.
Before using Febuget 40, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as well as provide a complete overview of your medical history. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
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Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Increased symptoms of gout
- Localized swellings
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
WITH CAUTIONFebuget 40 tablet is not known to have an interaction with alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with Febuget 40 tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFEThere is limited information available about the use of Febuget 40 tablet in pregnant women. If pregnancy is detected while taking this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
Breastfeeding
WITH CAUTIONIt is not known if Febuget 40 tablet can pass into the breastmilk. Seek advice from your doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONFebuget 40 tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision or tingling sensation. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.
Other General Warnings
- You have heart, kidney, liver, or thyroid-related problems.
- You have Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (a genetic condition that leads to an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood).
- You experience a gout attack (sudden pain, warmth, swelling in joints, redness, tenderness).
- You are a pregnant or nursing woman.
Directions for use
- Febuget 40 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Febuget 40 tablet in a dry place, protected from light, heat, and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Febuget 40 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
- Especially, if you are taking anticancer medicines like mercaptopurine, immunosuppressants like azathioprine, and asthma medicine like theophylline.
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References
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- Febuxostat accord 80mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 25 Apr 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 25 Apr 2022]
- Gout | Arthritis | CDC [Internet]. Cdc.gov. 2022 [cited 25 Apr 2022]
- MedlinePlus. Febuxostat.[cited 2024 Dec 30].
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 134018, Febuxostat. Retrieved December 30, 2024
- ScienceDirect. Febuxostat. Accessed December 30, 2024.
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