Febutaz 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Febutaz 40 MG Description
Febutaz 40 tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of elevated uric acid levels in the blood in conditions such as gouty arthritis. Gouty arthritis is a common type of arthritis that is very painful with the deposition of uric acid in joints, causing sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain and heat.
Febutaz 40 tablet contains febuxostat as the active ingredient. It works by decreasing the formation of uric acid in the body. Before initiating the treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history and if you are allergic to this medicine. The active ingredient in Feburic 40 tablet, Febuget 40 tablet, Febustat 40 tablet and Febutax 40 tablet is febuxostat.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹198.00 |
You Save | ₹27.00 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Febuxostat(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Chronic hyperuricemia |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, headache, nausea, swelling |
Therapy | ANTI-GOUT |
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Uses of Febutaz 40 MG
Contraindications of Febutaz 40 MG
Side effects of Febutaz 40 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Increased symptoms of gout
- Localized swellings
Precautions and Warnings of Febutaz 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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).
- This medicine is not recommended to be used in children and adolescents.
- You are a pregnant or nursing woman.
Directions for Use of Febutaz 40 MG
- Febutaz 40 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor with or without food.
- For optimal results, take this medicine at a fixed time every day and do not miss any doses.
Storage and disposal of Febutaz 40 MG
- Store this medicine in a dry place, protected from light, heat and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Febutaz 40 MG
- Febutaz 40 tablet is used to treat a condition called gouty arthritis, where the level of a chemical substance called uric acid in the body increases. It is also used for the treatment of hyperuricaemia (high uric acid levels in the blood). It contains febuxostat as the active ingredient....
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Before starting Febutaz 40 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with this tablet.
- Headache, swellings, diarrhoea, and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of Febutaz 40 tablet. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- Talk to your doctor if you have suffered from alcoholism in the past.
- You should inform your doctor if you have experienced asthma, rhinitis, or hives after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs in the past.
Dosage of Febutaz 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Febutaz 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Febutaz 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Febutaz 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 schedule....
- Especially, if you are taking anticancer medicines like mercaptopurine, immunosuppressants like azathioprine, and asthma medicine like theophylline.
Content Details
Dr. Abhishek B L
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is chronic hyperuricemia?
Q: What causes hyperuricemia?
Q: How long should I take Febutaz 40 tablet?
Q: When should I take Febutaz?
Q: What is Febutaz used for?
Q: What are the side effects of Febutaz 40?
Q: Is Febutaz and febuxostat same?
Q: What is the function of Febutaz 40?
References
- URICOSTAT 40 / 80 [Internet]. India-pharma.gsk.com. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Febuxostat accord 80mg film-coated tablets - summary of product characteristics (Smpc) -(Emc) [Internet]. [cited 4 March 2022]
- Cdsco [Internet]. [cited 4 March 2022]
- Gout | Arthritis | CDC [Internet]. Cdc.gov. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]