Febucad 80 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Febucad Information

Febucad, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Gout. Febucad also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Febucad. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Febucad have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Febucad are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Febucad has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Febucad related warnings talks about Febucad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Febucad contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Febucad with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Febucad, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Febucad Benefits & Uses
Febucad Dosage & How to Take
Febucad Side Effects
Febucad Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Febucad with Other Drugs
Febucad Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Febucad
Febucad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Febucad Benefits & Uses

Febucad 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

Febucad 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

Febucad Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febucad 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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Febucad Related Warnings

Is the use of Febucad safe for pregnant women?

Febucad should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Febucad safe during breastfeeding?

Febucad 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 Febucad on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Febucad. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Febucad on the Liver?

Febucad is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febucad on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Febucad. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Febucad with Other Drugs

Febucad 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

Febucad Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febucad

Is this Febucad habit forming or addictive?

Febucad does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Febucad since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Febucad only as per medical advice.

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

No, Febucad cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Febucad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febucad

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febucad

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febucad

Question about 5 years ago

Is Febucad helpful in gout?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febucad is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Febucad decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Febucad a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Febucad 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 almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Febucad?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Take Febucad as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Febucad cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febucad may cause headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug then take a mild painkiller and apply balm even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Febucad cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febucad 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.