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Product Description:

Febuxostat 80 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.