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Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER

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Product introduction

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER is used to treat gout.

Uses of Febuveda Tablet ER

Benefits of Febuveda Tablet ER

In Treatment of Gout

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER 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 preventing crystals from forming and 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 Febuveda Tablet ER

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 Febuveda

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Skin rash

How to use Febuveda Tablet ER

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER in these patients.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER to reduce episodes of gout attack.
  • Take it at the same time every day, with or without food.
  • Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER.
  • When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
  • Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Xanthine oxidase Inhibitors-gout

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FAQs

What is Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER used for?

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER is used to treat gout in adults. It is mainly used in patients who did not respond to the treatment 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.

What are the side effects of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER?

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and even an increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.

How long should I take Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER?

The dose and duration of Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER vary from person to person and are decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.

What is the best time to take Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER?

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER is advised to be taken once a day. It 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 Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER in the body. You can take this medicine with or without food.

Can Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER cause kidney damage?

Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER 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.

Can I stop taking Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?

No, do not stop taking Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER without your doctor's advice 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.

What are the things which I need to know while taking Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER?

You should be aware that Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER 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.

Can Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER cause any liver problems?

Yes, Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Febuveda 40mg Tablet ER to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain, or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea-colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).
Related lab tests
  • Creatinine
  • Creatinine - Spot
  • Uric Acid

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