Febustat 40mg Tablets

Specifications

Storage Tips

Store below 30°C

Dosage Type

Tablet

Salt composition

Febuxostat (40 mg)

Packaging

Strip

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Caution- There is limited information available about the effect of Febustat 40 tablet during pregnancy. Hence it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Breast feeding: Unsafe- There is limited information available about the effect of Febustat 40 tablet on breastfeeding. Hence it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Driving: Safe If Prescribed- Febustat 40 tablet can make you feel sleepy, dizzy and you may even have blurred vision after taking this medicine. You should avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms. Alcohol: Caution- Alcohol is known to increase the uric acid levels in the blood thus it worsens the condition. Hence it is not advisable to have alcohol when you are suffering from gout.

Side Effects

Nausea, Skin Rash, Abnormal Liver Function, Joint Pain, Rash

Interaction with Drugs

Drug: Rosuvastatin (Oral Route) Description: Do not consume Rosuvastatin with Febuxostat. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Rosuvastatin as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin. Drug: Aminophylline (Oral Route) Description: If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, palpitations or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Aminophylline. Drug: Aminophylline (Injection Route) Description: If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, palpitations or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Aminophylline. Drug: Azathioprine (Oral Route) Description: Do not consume Febuxostat with Azathioprine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, blurred vision, flushing or discomfort and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust your doses as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Azathioprine. Drug: Mercaptopurine (Oral Route) Description: If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, blurred vision, flushing or discomfort and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust your doses as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Mercaptopurine.

Uses

Febustat 40 Tablet Is Used To Treat A Condition Called Gout, Where The Level Of A Chemical Substance Called Uric Acid, Which Is Urate In The Body Increases. It Is Also Used For The Treatment Of Hyperuricaemia (High Uric Acid Levels In The Blood).