Febuxot Information
Febuxot is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Febuxot depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Febuxot Benefits & Uses
Febuxot is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Other Benefits
Febuxot 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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Febuxot Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febuxot is used -
Moderate
- Edema
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Mild
- Rash
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dry Mouth
- Flushing
- Weakness
- पेट दर्द
- पेट की गैस
Febuxot Related Warnings
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Is the use of Febuxot safe for pregnant women?
Febuxot 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 Febuxot safe during breastfeeding?
Febuxot may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Febuxot on the Kidneys?
Febuxot can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Febuxot on the Liver?
Side effects of Febuxot rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Febuxot on the Heart?
Febuxot can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Febuxot with Other Drugs
Febuxot should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Febuxot Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febuxot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Febuxot
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Is this Febuxot habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Febuxot.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Febuxot will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Febuxot is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Febuxot in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Febuxot Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Febuxot
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Febuxot, due to a lack of research on this.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuxot
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Febuxot with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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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
