Febutaz 40 Tablet

There is limited safety data available about the use of Febutaz 40 in pregnant women. If pregnancy detected while taking this medicine inform your doctor immediately.

It is not known if the Febutaz 40 tablet can pass into the breastmilk. Seek advice from your doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman.

Febutaz 40 tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision or tingling sensation. It is recommended to avoid performing activities like driving and operating machines unless you are sure how this medicine affects you.

Febutaz 40 tablet is not known to have an interaction with alcohol. Consult your doctor if you have a habit of drinking alcohol.

Chronic hyperuricemia is a condition of elevated uric acid levels in the body. It leads to the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints and tissues causing redness, swelling, stiffness, feeling of warmth and tenderness.

It is usually caused due to an unhealthy lifestyle that includes intake of food rich in purine (your body breaks down purine to form uric acid), alcohol, fructose (a type of sugar), certain medicines, etc. People who are obese and have certain medical conditions such as diabetes, poor kidney function, high blood pressure and metabolic disorders are more prone to develop hyperuricemia.

The duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after assessing your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own even if you feel better.

You should take Febutaz exactly as your doctor has told you. It would be best if you take it in the morning. Try to take it at the same time each day for maximum benefit.

Febutaz 40 is used in the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid levels in the blood), where such deposition has already occurred in conditions like gouty arthritis.

Some may experience side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, headache and nausea after taking the Febutaz 40 tablet. Most of these are temporary, but if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Yes, Febutaz 40 contains febuxostat, as its active ingredient, which belongs to an anti-gout class of medicines.

Febutaz 40 tablet works by inhibiting an enzyme that is involved in the uric acid formation, thereby lowering the uric acid levels.

Febutaz 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking it at the same time each day is more important than timing it with meals for consistent effect.

Febuxostat, the active ingredient in Febutaz 40, may slightly increase the risk of heart-related issues in people with existing cardiovascular conditions. Your doctor will monitor your health carefully if you have heart disease.