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. Febutaz 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Febutaz Tablet works

Febutaz 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

Febutaz Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

CAUTION

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Febutaz 40 Tablet. Taking alcohol can increase your uric acid levels and hence aggravate gout.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Febutaz 40 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Febutaz 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Febutaz 40 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

Febutaz 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febutaz 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 40 Tablet in these patients.

Liver

Febutaz 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febutaz 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 40 Tablet in these patients.

What if you miss a dose of Febutaz Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Febutaz 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.

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Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Febutaz 40 Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
Take Febutaz 40 Tablet at the same time every day, with or without food.
Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febutaz 40 Tablet.
Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Febutaz 40 Tablet.
When you first start taking Febutaz 40 Tablet, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Febutaz 40 Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Febutaz 40 Tablet as it may cause your gout to flare up.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Febutaz

Good Afteroon. Hello its been a month now I have a terrific pain in my ankle and I was completely bedridden. My father is an acute patient of gout, and they believe even I've acquired this phenomena. As advised by my parents I started taking Febutaz 40 mg and I am better now, however still the region is swollen and when I try to walk a lot I develop pain again. Please suggest. PATIENT

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Bone & Joint Specialist

Please get uric acid checked before takin medcines. Ur ankle needs to be seen and examined to rule out other causes

I am taking febutaz 40 for last six months, suddenly from last one week I have pain in both knees, right toe, but not swelling, difficulty in walking, is it gout flare? What to do?

Dr. Akshat Goel

Bone & Joint Specialist

yes it can be Check your S-URIC ACID levelsDrink plenty of water Apply Dynapar QPS spray Take Tab Zerodol-SP twice daily and Tab Flotrip-forte thrice daily and Cap Pansec-DSR once daily empty stomach for 4 days

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User Feedback

Patients taking Febutaz 40 Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Alternate Day

20%

What were the side-effects while using Febutaz 40 Tablet?

Headache

23%

No Side Effec*

23%

Increased liv*

12%

Edema (swelli*

12%

Nausea

10%

*No Side Effect, Increased liver enzymes, Edema (swelling)

How do you take Febutaz Tablet?

With food

75%

With or witho*

14%

Empty stomach

10%

*With or without food

How much was the improvement?

Excellent34%

Average37%

Poor29%

Please rate Febutaz 40 Tablet on price

Not Expensive14%

Average40%

Expensive46%

What are you using Febutaz Tablet for?

Gout

70%

Others

29%

FAQs

Q. What is Febutaz used for?

Febutaz is used to treat gout in adults. It is majorly used in patients who were not treated successfully with allopurinol or who are not able to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints. It causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints.

Q. What are the side effects of Febutaz?

Febutaz may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Febutaz include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.

Q. How long should I take Febutaz?

The dose and duration of Febutaz varies from person to person and will be decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Febutaz begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febutaz without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.

Q. What is the best time to take Febutaz?

Febutaz can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day, so that you remember to take it every day. This will help maintain the levels of Febutaz in the body. It is usually advised to take it once a day. You can take it with or without food.

Q. Can Febutaz cause kidney damage?

Febutaz may affect kidneys in different ways, though it is quite uncommon. You may experience blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine) and a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly. Rarely, it may cause changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if your kidney functions get further affected.

Q. Can I stop taking Febutaz on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?

Do not stop taking Febutaz without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better. Discontinuation of medicine may increase the levels of uric acid. It may also worsen your symptoms due to the formation of new crystals of urate in and around your joints and kidneys.

Q. What are the things which I need to know while taking Febutaz?

You should be aware that Febutaz may cause serious heart problems which can be life-threatening in some cases. The symptoms of heart problems include chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. It may also cause numbness or weakness in one side of your body, slurring of speech and sudden blurry vision, or sudden severe headache. Immediately inform your doctor and seek medical help if you experience any of these symptoms.

Q. Can Febutaz cause any liver problems?

Yes, Febutaz use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to have blood tests done to check how well your liver is working before and during treatment with Febutaz. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite for several days or longer, pain or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen. It may also cause changes in color of urine (dark or tea colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).

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