FEBUXOSTAT 80MG TABLET

Febuxostat 80 mg Tablet is prescribed when there is too much uric acid in the body. It is a medication that treats and prevents gouts that form into crystals that can appear around the joints making them painful and swollen. Febuxostat 80 mg Tablet helps in keeping uric acid levels low. It is taken by mouth and used in the long term to treat gouts.

Febuxostat 80 mg Tablet can be consumed with or without food. It is recommended to take it as directed by the physician. Further, the dosage should be skipped, or course stopped if not having a gout attack. In case, the course isn’t completed then symptoms may get worse because of the increased crystals in your joints. Making changes to the diet like avoiding alcohol and nonvegetarian foods, drinking plenty of fluids can help to increase the effectiveness.

Side effects

Febuxostat 80mg Tablet is used for the long term so offers some common side effects that are mild to moderate and temporary. Following side effects can be experienced while taking the medication:

• Headache,
• Diarrhea,
• Nausea,
• Skin rash,
• Weakness, etc.

The above side effects are common and don’t require any special medical attention. But in case the body develops any rare symptom like difficulty in breathing, hives, swelling of the throat, etc., then urgent medical attention may be needed.

Precautions for Febuxostat 80 mg Tablet

Febuxostat 80mg Tablet should be taken with the following precautions to get maximum benefits and avoid some certain side effects:

• Before consuming an alcoholic beverage while taking Febuxostat 80mg Tablet, consult the doctor.
• In case the patient has any allergies, then inform the doctor before consuming Febuxostat 80mg Tablet.
• Don’t drive while taking this medicine as it causes dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, and numbness that may affect driving ability.
• Patient with severe liver or kidney disease should inform their physician, or doctor before taking Febuxostat 80mg Tablet.