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Toxur 40 Tablet


Product introduction

Toxur 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. It lowers the levels of uric acid by stopping its release from the kidneys.

Toxur 40 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause increased liver enzymes in some people. If you experience any other side effects which do not go away with time or bothers you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking before using this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Uses of Toxur Tablet

Benefits of Toxur Tablet

In Gout

Toxur 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 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 Toxur 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 Toxur

  • Increased liver enzymes

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

How Toxur Tablet works

Gout occurs due to increased blood uric acid levels. Toxur 40 Tablet reduces the synthesis of uric acid by inhibiting the enzyme involved in it.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Toxur 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toxur 40 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Toxur 40 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Toxur 40 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Toxur 40 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Toxur 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Toxur Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Toxur 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Toxur 40 Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Take adequate water or fluids while taking Toxur 40 Tablet to prevent kidney stones.
  • Treatment with this medicine should not be started during a sudden/severe gout attack. Wait until your current attack is over before starting this medication.
  • Consult your doctor before taking it if you have or ever had kidney stones, stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, diabetes, liver disorders or blood disorders.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
  • Take adequate water or fluids while taking Toxur 40 Tablet to prevent kidney stones.
  • Treatment with this medicine should not be started during a sudden/severe gout attack. Wait until your current attack is over before starting this medication.
  • Consult your doctor before taking it if you have or ever had kidney stones, stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, diabetes, liver disorders or blood disorders.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyridyl-1,2,4-triazoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

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Pain and swelling in toe since a week now it turns reddish,ice and hot water therapy done with pain killer
Vipul Aggarwal
please get uric acid done probably gout attack as per ur history
Gout treatment after ayurvedic
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take kaisor guggul 2 tab twice,. Anritarisht 20 ml twice after meal with water
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FAQs

Q. What is the dose of Toxur 40 Tablet?

The usual adult dosage of Toxur 40 Tablet is 20 mg/dose orally given twice daily in the morning and evening. Thereafter, the dosage should be gradually increased, as needed, while monitoring blood uric acid levels. The usual maintenance dosage should be 60 mg/dose twice daily. The dose may be adjusted based on the patient’s condition, up to 80 mg/dose twice daily.

Q. Can a patient with kidney disease take Toxur 40 Tablet?

Patients with kidney disease should be given Toxur 40 Tablet with caution due to the higher risk of side effects in these patients.

Q. What is the most important precaution to be kept in mind while taking Toxur 40 Tablet?

The dose of Toxur 40 Tablet should be increased gradually, i.e., starting dose should be 20 mg/dose twice daily, and the dose should be increased gradually, for example, to 40 mg/dose twice daily at or after Week 2, and then to 60 mg/dose twice daily at or after Week 6. The patient should be adequately monitored after the dose increase.

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