Febuget 40 MG Tablet

Febuget Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gout. The symptoms could be swelling, pain, soreness, redness and stiffness in certain joints of the body. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme.

This enzyme helps the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it. Your dosage of Febuget Tablet depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history, and reaction to the first dose.

The common side effects of Febuget 40 MG Tablet include joint pain, nausea, rash or a flare-up of gout. At times, it can also lead to inaccurate results if you undergo a liver function test. Consult your doctor immediately in case of serious side effects like:

• Tiredness, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, dark urine or discomfort in the upper right portion of the abdomen; indicating a liver problem
• Chest pain, dizziness, cold sweats, vomiting or difficulty in breathing
• Severe headache, weakness, numbness, lack of coordination and slurred speech
• An allergic reaction, causing your throat or tongue to swell or trouble to breathe

• Gout

• Allergy

• Abdominal Pain

• Chest Discomfort

• Fast Heartbeat

• Itching Or Rash

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Unexpected Weight Gain Or Loss

• Throat Irritation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15 to 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 1.5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Their is no clear data available about the presence of this medicine in the human breast milk. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Febuget 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ebuxo 40 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Fabuzest 40 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Febucad 40 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Febutaz 40 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Nitrolong 2.6 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately. The overdose symptoms are agitation, hallucinations, convulsions, nausea, drowsiness, fast or slow heartbeat, and convulsions.

Febuget Tablet belongs to the class xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme thus inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid without affecting the enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Azathioprine and Theophylline

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Secondary Hyperuricemia

• Ques : What is Febuget 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication which has Febuxostat as an active factor present. It performs its action by decreasing serum uric acid. This tablet is used to treat conditions such as High blood uric acid, Painful joint conditions, and GOUT.

• Ques : What are the uses of Febuget 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as High blood uric acid, Painful joint conditions, and GOUT.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Febuget 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as weight fluctuations, nausea, tingling in the skin, swelling of body tissues, increased in blood lipid levels, liver function abnormalities, increased appetite, etc.

• Ques : How long does Febuget take to work?

  Ans : After taking orally, the maximum effect of Febuget tablet can be seen between 1 to 1.5 hours of consumption. However, it may take a few days to weeks to show its effect and you can observe gout attacks during this time. Continue to take your medication during this time as with continuous use these attacks would reduce.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Febuget 40 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Febuget 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Febuget. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Co-administration with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, or theophylline.

• Ques : Is Febuget 40 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Febuget 40 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Febuget can lead to increased chances of side effects such as weight fluctuations, nausea, tingling in the skin, swelling of body tissues, etc.

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