Febuxostat 80 mg tablets

What Febuxostat is used for : 

• Febuxostat is used to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) in patients with gout.


• It is used for the chronic management of gout.


• It is also used to treat and prevent high levels of uric acid in the blood in adults with blood cancers who are on chemotherapy.

Do not take Febuxostat : 

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.


• If you are currently being treated with Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine.

Warnings and precautions :

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver or kidney problems.


• If you have heart problems, a history of heart disease or stroke.


• If you are being treated for cancer or if you have a health problem called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.


• An increase in gout flares may occur at the beginning of therapy. Do not stop taking this medicine.


• People with heart disease taking this medicine might have a higher rate of heart-related deaths.


• Liver problems have been reported with the use of this medicine. 

Possible side effects : 

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Liver failure


• Life threatening skin rash called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Very Common side effects : 

• Elevated liver enzymes


• Nausea


• Rash


• Joint pain

Other medications and Febuxostat : 

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. 


• Do not take this medicine with Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine at the same time. 

How to take Febuxostat   :

• This medicine is intended for adults above 18 years of age only.


• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• The usual recommended dose is 40 mg once daily.


• Your doctor may increase it to 80 mg once daily if you do not achieve target.


• The dose may be increased further to 120 mg once daily if your doctor sees fit. 

How to store Febuxostat  :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).


• Protect from light.


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to