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Febudim ER 40mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febudim ER 40mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Febudim. If you are pregnant, do not take Febudim without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Febudim may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Febudim. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet on the Liver?
Febudim has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Febudim. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febudim ER 40mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febudim ER 40mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Febudim ER 40mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Febudim ER 40mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Febudim ER 40mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Febudim ER 40mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febudim ER 40mg Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Febudim ER 40mg Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febudim ER 40mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Febudim ER 40mg Tablet.
Yes, Febudim can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febudim along with colchicine if taken as recommended.
Yes, Febudim might cause constipation in some patients. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Take Febudim as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Febudim can be taken with prednisolone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febudim along with prednisolone if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Febudim is a brand name of febuxostat and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the management of gout Febudim is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 548-549