INTRODUCTION
Febuzil 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.
Febuzil 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because of the formation of more crystals in your joints. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet (eg. avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian foods) and drinking plenty of fluids.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are headache, diarrhea, nausea, and skin rash. You may experience a temporary increase in the gout symptoms (rapid onset of severe pain, warmth, and redness in the joint) when you first start taking the medicine. However, do not stop taking the medicine. Your doctor may suggest some painkillers and additional medicines to help reduce or prevent these symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of liver disease like persistent nausea, dark urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart problems, stroke, thyroid problems, or kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine is best avoided. Check with your doctor. You will need regular blood tests while taking this medicine to check that your liver is working properly.
USES OF FEBUZIL TABLET
- Treatment of Gout
BENEFITS OF FEBUZIL TABLET
In Treatment of Gout
Febuzil 40 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
SIDE EFFECTS OF FEBUZIL TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Febuzil
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Skin rash
HOW TO USE FEBUZIL TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Febuzil 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW FEBUZIL TABLET WORKS
Febuzil 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febuzil 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Febuzil 40 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Febuzil 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Febuzil 40 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Febuzil 40 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Febuzil 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febuzil 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuzil 40 Tablet in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Febuzil 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febuzil 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuzil 40 Tablet in these patients.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE FEBUZIL TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Febuzil 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.