Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1
Febutaz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Gout. Secondary and off-label uses of Febutaz have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Febutaz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Febutaz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Febutaz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Febutaz has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Febutaz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Febutaz related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Febutaz are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Febutaz with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Febutaz is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Febutaz 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Febutaz safe for pregnant women?
Febutaz can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Febutaz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Febutaz. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Febutaz on the Kidneys?
Febutaz may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Febutaz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Febutaz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Febutaz on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Febutaz. 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.
Febutaz 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 Febutaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febutaz habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Febutaz has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febutaz as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Febutaz only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Febutaz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febutaz
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Febutaz, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febutaz
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febutaz with alcohol.
Yes, Febutaz is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at the regular doses such as joint pain (arthralgia), nausea, and rash. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.
Yes, Febutaz 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.
Take Febutaz as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Rarely, Febutaz causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Febutaz, 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.
Yes, Febutaz might lower your blood pressure (hypotension) It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and take rest for a while till it subsides, also inform to the doctor without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
