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Febur is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Febur depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Febur 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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Is the use of Febur safe for pregnant women?
Febur shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Febur safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Febur. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Febur on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Febur. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Febur on the Liver?
Febur has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Febur on the Heart?
Febur can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Febur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febur unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febur habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Febur is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Febur since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Febur is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Febur for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febur
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Febur with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febur
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Febur.
Yes, Febur 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.
No, Febur is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febur contains febuxostat which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.
The dose of Febur varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Febur is taken once a day with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, you are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Febur 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. Febur 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.
Rarely, Febur causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Febur, this problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
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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
