Febustaq 40 mg

Indication

Xanthine-oxidase inhibitor that lowers blood uric acid, used for long-term management of chronic hyperuricaemia in gout (including tophi and gouty arthritis).

Ingredients

• Febuxostat 40 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Usually 40–80 mg once daily, with or without food; the dose may be increased by the doctor according to uric acid levels. Gout flares may occur early in treatment — continue unless told otherwise.

Side effects

• Gout flares at the start of treatment.
• Abnormal liver tests
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• headache
• rash
• oedema.
• Rare: severe allergic or skin reactions
• heart problems.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop and seek medical advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Prescription only. Not for asymptomatic hyperuricaemia
• do not start during an acute gout attack.
• Use with caution in heart disease or previous heart attack/stroke
• liver impairment and thyroid disorders
• do not combine with azathioprine or mercaptopurine.
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop and seek medical advice if an allergic reaction or unusual symptoms occur.