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Febustat 20 Tablet 15's

Febustat 20 Tablet 15's

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Composition

FEBUXOSTAT-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Febustat 20 Tablet

Febustat 20 Tablet belongs to a class of anti-gout medications, also known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors, widely used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. Gout is a chronic condition that occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterized by intense pain and swelling at the affected joints. Febustat 20 Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Febustat 20 Tablet contains febuxostat. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that helps your body make uric acid), thereby reducing the level of uric acid in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febustat 20 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febustat 20 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febustat 20 Tablet nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, rash, inaccurate liver function test results, gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night), localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects of Febustat 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking a Febustat 20 Tablet of your own. Stopping it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of increased uric acid levels and future gout attacks. Inform your doctor if you have allergic to Febustat 20 Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febustat 20 Tablet may cause heart problems that can lead to heart attack), or have kidney/liver disease. Some people experience more gout flare-ups when you start taking Febustat 20 Tablet . You should continue taking this drug even if gout flare-ups occur. Your doctor may give you combination therapy to prevent flare-ups when you start Febustat 20 Tablet . The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febustat 20 Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febustat 20 Tablet .

Uses of Febustat 20 Tablet

Treatment of severe gout, prevention of gout attacks.

Medicinal Benefits

Febustat 20 Tablet is a class of medications called xanthine oxidase (enzyme that helps your body to make the uric acid) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the level of uric acid that is made in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febustat 20 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Febustat 20 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain
  • Rash,
  • Inaccurate liver function test results
  • Gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night)
  • Localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema)

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Febustat 20 Tablet if you are allergic to Febustat 20 Tablet , or have heart-related problems, as it increases the risk of a heart attack. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders. Caution is required before taking Febustat 20 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or already a breastfeeding mother. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febustat 20 Tablet should not be given to them.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Febustat 20 Tablet interacts with anticancer medications (mercaptopurine, methotrexate), immunosuppressant medications (azathioprine), antidiabetic medications (rosiglitazone), and antiasthma medications (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so avoid taking alcohol with Febustat 20 Tablet . Limit the purine-rich diet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines,  hyperuricemia (an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood), heart diseases, liver or kidney diseases before taking Febustat 20 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MERCAPTOPURINE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • ROSIGLITAZONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do low-impact aerobic movements like walking on a treadmill and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short duration of time. Long-term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis. Use back support like a rolled-up towel to minimise pain at the back of your spine curve. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a footrest if required.
  • Avoid a high purine-rich diet, including organ meats (kidneys, liver, and sweetbreads) and oily fish (sardines, anchovies, and herring).
  • Limit meat in favour of plant-based proteins like beans and legumes.
  • Eat complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain bread, fruits, and vegetables, rather than sugary sweets and refined carbohydrates like white bread.
  • Avoid drinking beer and alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water or other nonalcoholic beverages.

Special Advise

  • Please consult your doctor and check your levels of uric acid two weeks after starting Febustat 20 Tablet . Your goal is a uric acid level in your blood that is less than 6 mg/dL.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Gout: Gout is a type of arthritis called 'gouty arthritis'. It is caused by a build-up of a naturally occurring chemical (uric acid) in your body (hyperuricemia). The excess uric acid deposit and crystallize in the joints leading to pain and inflammation. The general signs and symptoms of gout include sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints, mostly in the joint at the base of the big toe. Patients with gout may often experience acute attacks that result in sudden and severe pain, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire.

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Alcohol

Caution

You should avoid taking alcohol while taking Febustat 20 Tablet because alcohol may affect Febustat 20 Tablet effectiveness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Febustat 20 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Febustat 20 Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Febustat 20 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation while using Febustat 20 Tablet . Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Febustat 20 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Febustat 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Febustat 20 Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of Febustat 20 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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FAQs

Febustat 20 Tablet is used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. It prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Febustat 20 Tablet is a class of antigout drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by decreasing a high amount of uric acid to the normal level that is made in the body. Febustat 20 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.
No, Do not discontinue Febustat 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Febustat 20 Tablet for as long as prescribed. If you stop taking Febustat 20 Tablet , your uric acid levels will likely remain high and continue to cause gout symptoms.
Febustat 20 Tablet is not recommended if you have heart disease; taking Febustat 20 Tablet may cause serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening in some cases. So, please consult your doctor before taking the Febustat 20 Tablet .
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Febustat 20 Tablet .
The dose and duration of Febustat 20 Tablet depend upon your medical condition. It may take several months before Febustat 20 Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febustat 20 Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.
It is best taken in the morning. You can take Febustat 20 Tablet with or without food. Keep taking Febustat 20 Tablet every day, to prevent gout attacks.
Chronic hyperuricemia is a condition in which serum uric acid levels are higher than normal.
Hyperuricemia occurs when the body produces too much uric acid or when the kidneys are unable to excrete it properly.
Side effects of Febustat 20 Tablet include nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, rash, inaccurate liver function test results, gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night), localised swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Febustat 20 Tablet may cause frequent urination, kidney stones, blood in urine, reduced ability to function properly, and abnormal urine tests. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
You should know that Febustat 20 Tablet may cause gout flares, cardiovascular events, and liver problems. Inform the doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, a history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding.
Febustat 20 Tablet may cause liver failure and liver function abnormalities. Consult the doctor if you notice signs of liver injury such as fatigue, right upper abdominal discomfort, jaundice, dark urine, or anorexia.

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