Treatment of Gout

In Treatment of Gout Febutek 40mg 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 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.

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

Febutek 40mg Tablet 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. Febutek 40mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop your symptoms may get worse because of the formation of more crystals in your joints. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet (eg. avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian foods) and drinking plenty of fluids.Some of the common side effects of this medicine are liver function abnormalities nausea joint pain and rashes. You may experience a temporary increase in the gout symptoms (rapid onset of severe pain warmth and redness in the joint) when you first start taking the medicine. However do not stop taking the medicine. Your doctor may suggest some painkillers and additional medicines to help reduce or prevent these symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of liver disease like persistent nausea dark urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you have any heart problems stroke thyroid problems or kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding this medicine is best avoided. Check with your doctor. You will need regular blood tests while taking this medicine to check that your liver is working properly.

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

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febutek 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Febutek 40mg Tablet 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 <p> Febutek 40mg Tablet 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 <p> Febutek 40mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Febutek 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness sleepiness blurred vision numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Febutek 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febutek 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutek 40mg Tablet in these patients. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Febutek 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febutek 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutek 40mg Tablet in these patients.

If you miss a dose of Febutek 40mg 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.

Chemical Class :: Thiazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

Treatment of Gout

Nausea | Skin rash | Abnormal liver function | Joint pain | Rash

Q. What is Febutek 40mg Tablet used for?::: Febutek 40mg Tablet 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.| Q. What are the side effects of Febutek 40mg Tablet?::: Febutek 40mg Tablet 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 Febutek 40mg Tablet include heart problems gout flares liver problems and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.| Q. How long should I take Febutek 40mg Tablet?::: The dose and duration of Febutek 40mg Tablet vary from person to person and are decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Febutek 40mg Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febutek 40mg Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.| Q. What is the best time to take Febutek 40mg Tablet?::: Febutek 40mg Tablet 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 Febutek 40mg Tablet in the body. You can take this medicine with or without food.| Q. Can Febutek 40mg Tablet cause kidney damage?::: Febutek 40mg Tablet 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.| Q. Can I stop taking Febutek 40mg Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints? ::: No do not stop taking Febutek 40mg Tablet 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.| Q. What are the things which I need to know while taking Febutek 40mg Tablet?::: You should be aware that Febutek 40mg Tablet 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.| Q. Can Febutek 40mg Tablet cause any liver problems?::: Yes Febutek 40mg Tablet use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Febutek 40mg Tablet 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).