Febutac

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Febutac Information

Febutac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Gout. Other than this, Febutac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Febutac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Febutac have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Febutac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Febutac is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Febutac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Febutac are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Febutac may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Febutac, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Febutac Benefits & Uses

Febutac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Febutac Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Gout
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Gout
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Febutac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febutac is used -

Moderate

Mild

  • Rash
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dry Mouth
  • Flushing
  • Weakness
  • पेट दर्द
  • पेट की गैस

Febutac Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Febutac safe for pregnant women?


    Febutac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Febutac safe during breastfeeding?


    Febutac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Febutac on the Kidneys?


    Kidney can be affected by Febutac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Febutac on the Liver?


    Febutac has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Febutac on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Febutac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Febutac with Other Drugs

Febutac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Febutac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febutac unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Febutac

  • Is this Febutac habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Febutac.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Febutac since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Febutac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Febutac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Febutac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Febutac


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Febutac together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Febutac


    Information about the interaction of Febutac and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Febutac

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Febutac without consulting a doctor?

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

No, Febutac 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.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Febutac?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Febutac 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 Febutac is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Febutac cause drowsiness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febutac 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.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Febutac with colchicine?

Yes, Febutac can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febutac along with colchicine if taken as recommended.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Febutac with diclofenac?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febutac 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

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