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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
Febutaz 40 Tablet is used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. It contains Febuxostat, which reduces 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. It may cause common side effects such as 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). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FEBUXOSTAT-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Febutaz 40 Tablet

Febutaz 40 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Febutaz 40 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febutaz 40 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet . The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febutaz 40 Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febutaz 40 Tablet .

Uses of Febutaz 40 Tablet

Treatment of severe gout, prevention of gout attacks.

Medicinal Benefits

Febutaz 40 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Side Effects of Febutaz 40 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)

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

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Febutaz 40 Tablet if you are allergic to Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet should not be given to them.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- GOUT MEDICATIONS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FebuxostatAzathioprine
Critical
FebuxostatMercaptopurine
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Febutaz 40 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Febutaz 40 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FEB0027

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