Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Febuxostat

Form: Tablet 80mg

Indication

Gout, Hyperuricemia

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/o regard to antacid use.

Adult Dose

Chronic Gout 40 mg/day PO initially; maintenance: 40-80 mg/day; increased if serum uric acid is >6 mg/mL after 2 weeks Hepatic impairment Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh class A or B): Dosage adjustment not necessary Severe (Child-Pugh class C): Data not available; use with caution

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment Mild to moderate (CrCl 30-89 mL/min): Dosage adjustment not necessary Severe (CrCl <30 mL/min): Data not available; use with caution

Contraindication

Patients being treated with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, or theophylline.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of __NAME__ in these patients.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of __NAME__ in these patients.