- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jan 18, 2025
Febu 80mg Tab
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Product Overview
FEBU 80 TABLET contains Febuxostat, which belongs to a group of medicines called Antigout agents. It is used in the treatment of gout (common and complex form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in the joints, resulting in sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe). It is also used to prevent accumulation of high blood levels of uric acid in the blood.
Uses
- Treats gout
- Prevents accumulation of high uric acid levels in the blood
Side Effect
- Liver function test results appear abnormal
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Exaggerated gout symptoms
- Oedema
How to use
Take FEBU 80 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow FEBU 80 TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight.
How It works
FEBU 80 TABLET works by blocking the action of enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which is involved in the process of converting hypoxanthine into uric acid (purine metabolism pathway). This type of action reduces high uric acid level in gout and blood cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
What if you forget to take?
Consult with your physician for next dose.
Safety Advice for Febu 80mg Tab
Pregnancy
FEBU 80 TABLET is generally not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Breastfeeding
FEBU 80 TABLET is generally not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Overdose
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of FEBU 80 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I stop taking FEBU 80 TABLET?
Once you are prescribed FEBU 80 TABLET it is very important that you do not stop taking it unless advised by your doctor or unless side effects develop. If FEBU 80 TABLET treatment is stopped, there is a high risk that your gout may worsen. You should continue to take it even if you do not have symptoms.
Is FEBU 80 TABLET good for kidney?
No, FEBU 80 TABLET might affect the function of the kidney, resulting in kidney stones, changes in the amount of urine, abnormally frequent urination, and an increased level of proteins in the urine). If you experience any of these symptoms while taking FEBU 80 TABLET, please consult your doctor immediately.