Febo-G 40 mg

Indication

Long-term management of high uric acid (hyperuricaemia) in patients with gout.

Ingredients

• Febuxostat 40 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Usual starting dose 40 mg once daily, with or without food; the doctor may increase to 80 mg if uric acid stays high. Gout flares may occur early in treatment; do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

• Gout flares at the start of treatment
• Abnormal liver tests
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• headache
• rash or swelling
• Rarely serious allergic or skin reactions
• stop and seek help immediately
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop use and seek advice if allergy or unusual reactions occur.

Precautions

• Tell the doctor about heart disease or stroke history
• liver or thyroid problems
• Do not take with azathioprine or mercaptopurine
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop use and seek advice if allergy or unusual reactions occur.