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Febucip 40 Tablet

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Composition FOR Febucip 40mg Tablet

Febuxostat(40mg)

food interaction for Febucip Tablet

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lactation interaction for Febucip Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Febucip 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febucip 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Febucip 40 Tablet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Febucip 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Febucip 40mg Tablet

Febuxostat(40mg)

Febucip tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of gout.

How febucip tablet works

Febucip 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

Common side effects of febucip tablet

Nausea, Skin rash, Abnormal liver function, Joint pain, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Febucip Tablet

  • Your doctor has prescribed Febuxostat to reduce episodes of gout attack.
  • Take it at the same time every day, with or without food.
  • Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febuxostat.
  • When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Febuxostat on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
  • Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.

Frequently asked questions FOR Febucip 40mg Tablet

Febuxostat

Q. What is Febucip 40 Tablet used for?
Febucip 40 Tablet is used to treat gout in adults. It is mainly used in patients who did not respond to the treatment with allopurinol or who are not able to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints. It causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints.
Q. What are the side effects of Febucip 40 Tablet?
Febucip 40 Tablet may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and even an increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Febucip 40 Tablet include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.
Q. How long should I take Febucip 40 Tablet?
The dose and duration of Febucip 40 Tablet vary from person to person and are decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Febucip 40 Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febucip 40 Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.
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Q. What is the best time to take Febucip 40 Tablet?
Febucip 40 Tablet is advised to be taken once a day. It can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day so that you remember to take it every day. This will help maintain the levels of Febucip 40 Tablet in the body. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Q. Can Febucip 40 Tablet cause kidney damage?
Febucip 40 Tablet may affect kidneys in different ways, though it is quite uncommon. You may experience blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine), and a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly. Rarely, it may cause changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if your kidney functions get further affected.
Q. Can I stop taking Febucip 40 Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?
No, do not stop taking Febucip 40 Tablet without your doctor's advice even if you feel better. Discontinuation of medicine may increase the levels of uric acid. It may also worsen your symptoms due to the formation of new crystals of urate in and around your joints and kidneys.
Q. What are the things which I need to know while taking Febucip 40 Tablet?
You should be aware that Febucip 40 Tablet may cause serious heart problems which can be life-threatening in some cases. The symptoms of heart problems include chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. It may also cause numbness or weakness in one side of your body, slurring of speech and sudden blurry vision, or sudden severe headache. Immediately inform your doctor and seek medical help if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q. Can Febucip 40 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Febucip 40 Tablet use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Febucip 40 Tablet to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain, or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea-colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).

Content on this page was last updated on 20 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)