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Febutec Benefits & Uses

Febutec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Febutec 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

Febutec Related Warnings

Is the use of Febutec safe for pregnant women?

Febutec should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Febutec safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Febutec on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Febutec. 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 Febutec on the Liver?

Febutec is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febutec on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Febutec. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Febutec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Azathioprine

Leflunomide

Mercaptopurine

Chlorambucil

Moderate

Aminophylline

Theophylline

Febutec Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febutec

Is this Febutec habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Febutec.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Febutec should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Febutec in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Febutec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febutec

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Febutec with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febutec

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febutec with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febutec

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Febutec with colchicine?

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

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Febutec on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Febutec should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Febutec helpful in gout?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febutec 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. Febutec 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Febutec cause joint pain?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Febutec may cause joint pain (arthralgia). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Febutec an uricosuric agent?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Febutec is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febutec contains febuxostat which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.