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Dutofeb is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dutofeb is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dutofeb safe for pregnant women?
Dutofeb has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dutofeb without medical advice.
Is the use of Dutofeb safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dutofeb. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dutofeb on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Dutofeb. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dutofeb on the Liver?
Dutofeb may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Dutofeb on the Heart?
Dutofeb may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Dutofeb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dutofeb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dutofeb habit forming or addictive?
Dutofeb does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dutofeb since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dutofeb only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Dutofeb in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Dutofeb
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dutofeb, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dutofeb
Information about the interaction of Dutofeb and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Rarely, Dutofeb causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Dutofeb, this problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
No, Dutofeb is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.
The dose of Dutofeb varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Dutofeb is taken once a day with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, you are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Dutofeb is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Dutofeb decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.
Yes, Dutofeb may cause drowsiness or sleepiness in few cases only. If you are experiencing drowsiness after taking this drug then please refrain from activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injuries.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 548-549
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 548-549
