Goxoi 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Goxoi Benefits & Uses

Goxoi 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

Goxoi 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

Goxoi Related Warnings

Is the use of Goxoi safe for pregnant women?

Goxoi can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Goxoi safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Goxoi. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Goxoi on the Kidneys?

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

Goxoi is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Goxoi on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Goxoi with Other Drugs

Goxoi 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

Goxoi Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Goxoi

Is this Goxoi habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Goxoi has not been reported.

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

Goxoi will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Goxoi should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Goxoi for mental disorders.

No

Goxoi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Goxoi

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Goxoi, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Goxoi

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Goxoi.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Goxoi

Question over 5 years ago

How does Goxoi work?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Goxoi contains febuxostat that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme which is responsible for uric acid production in our body that results in disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid which helps in decreasing its abnormally high levels. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Goxoi cause constipation?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Goxoi might cause constipation in some patients. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Goxoi?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Is Goxoi a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Goxoi 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Goxoi helpful in gout?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Goxoi 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. Goxoi 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.