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

Febuxor 40 Tablet Information

Febuxor 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Gout. Secondary and off-label uses of Febuxor 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Febuxor 40 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Febuxor 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Febuxor 40 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Febuxor 40 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Febuxor 40 Tablet related warnings talks about Febuxor 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Febuxor 40 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Febuxor 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Febuxor 40 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Febuxor Benefits & Uses
Febuxor Dosage & How to Take
Febuxor Side Effects
Febuxor Related Warnings
Febuxor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Febuxor
Febuxor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Febuxor 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Febuxor 40 Tablet 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

Febuxor 40 Tablet 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

Febuxor 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Febuxor 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Febuxor 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 Febuxor 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Febuxor 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Febuxor. 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 Febuxor 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Febuxor rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febuxor 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Febuxor may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Febuxor 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febuxor 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febuxor 40 Tablet

Is this Febuxor 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Febuxor 40 Tablet.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febuxor 40 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Febuxor 40 Tablet 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?

There is no benefit of taking Febuxor 40 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Febuxor 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febuxor 40 Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Febuxor 40 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuxor 40 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Febuxor 40 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febuxor 40 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Febuxor cause joint pain?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Febuxor 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 5 years ago

What is Febuxor?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Febuxor 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 Febuxor 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

Can Febuxor cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febuxor may cause headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug then take a mild painkiller and apply balm even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Febuxor cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Febuxor causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Febuxor, this problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Febuxor cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febuxor has been reported to causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.