Febustat: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Febustat Information

Febustat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gout. The alternative uses of Febustat have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Febustat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Febustat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Febustat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Febustat's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Febustat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Febustat have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Febustat may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Febustat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Febustat Benefits & Uses

Febustat 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

Febustat 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

Febustat Related Warnings

Is the use of Febustat safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Febustat safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Febustat may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Febustat should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Febustat on the Kidneys?

Febustat can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Febustat on the Liver?

Febustat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febustat on the Heart?

Febustat may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Febustat with Other Drugs

Febustat 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

Febustat Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febustat

Is this Febustat habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Febustat.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Febustat since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Febustat is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Febustat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febustat

There is no information on the effects of taking Febustat with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febustat

Information about the interaction of Febustat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febustat

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Febustat with colchicine?

Yes, Febustat can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febustat along with colchicine if taken as recommended.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Febustat with diclofenac?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febustat 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Febustat?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Febustat 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 Febustat is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Febustat on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Febustat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Febustat cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febustat 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.