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Febs Benefits & Uses

Febs is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Febs Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Febs Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febs is used -

Moderate

Edema
Increased Liver Enzymes
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dry Mouth
Flushing
Weakness
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Febs Related Warnings

Is the use of Febs safe for pregnant women?

Febs has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Febs without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Febs safe during breastfeeding?

Febs should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Febs on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Febs. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Febs on the Liver?

Febs is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febs on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Febs. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Febs with Other Drugs

Febs should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Azathioprine

Leflunomide

Mercaptopurine

Chlorambucil

Moderate

Aminophylline

Theophylline

Febs Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febs unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febs

Is this Febs habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Febs.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Febs will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Febs only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Febs in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Febs Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febs

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Febs together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febs

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Febs with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febs

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Febs without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Febs is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Febs cause weight fluctuation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febs has been reported to cause weight fluctuation (weight increase or decrease). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Febs with diclofenac?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febs can be taken with diclofenac. No drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Febs a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Febs is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Febs cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febs has been reported to causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.