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Product Description:

Febuxostat 40 mg tablets

Why is Febuxostat used?

• Febuxostat is used to lower blood uric acid levels in patients with gout.
• It is used as a chronic treatment for gout.
• Febuxostat is also used to treat and prevent high levels of uric acid in the blood in patients with leukemia who are undergoing chemotherapy.

Do not take Febuxostat:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• If you are taking any of the following drugs: azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

Warnings and precautions:

Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including if you have:

• If you have liver or kidney problems.

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

• If you are undergoing treatment for cancer or have a health problem known as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.

• You may have more gout attacks after you start taking this medicine. Do not stop taking it.

• People with heart disease who take this drug are at higher risk of death from heart problems than patients who take allopurinol.

• You may experience liver problems after using this drug.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is not known.

Serious side effects:

• Liver cirrhosis

• Very serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Very common side effects:

• Elevated liver enzymes

• nausea

• Skin rash

• Joint pain

Other medications and febuxostat:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. Tell your doctor if you are taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

How to take Febuxostat:

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

• Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.

• The usual recommended dose is 40 mg once daily. Your doctor may increase the dose to 80 mg once daily if necessary.

• The dose may be increased to 120 mg once daily if your doctor deems it appropriate.

How to store Febuxostat:

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

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

• Store away from light.

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