Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Feburic is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feburic can raise or elevate blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of the high blood sugar level is unknown. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feburic can be taken with diclofenac. No drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Feburic is a brand name of febuxostat and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the management of gout Feburic is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feburic 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. Feburic 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.