Febuvel 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Febuvel Benefits & Uses

Febuvel 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

Febuvel 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

Febuvel Side Effects

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

Is the use of Febuvel safe for pregnant women?

Febuvel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Febuvel safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Febuvel on the Kidneys?

Febuvel 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Febuvel on the Liver?

Febuvel is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Febuvel on the Heart?

Febuvel 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 Febuvel with Other Drugs

Febuvel 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

Febuvel Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Febuvel

Is this Febuvel habit forming or addictive?

Febuvel does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Febuvel should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Febuvel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Febuvel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Febuvel

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Febuvel with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuvel

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Febuvel

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Febuvel?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

The dose of Febuvel varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Febuvel 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Febuvel an uricosuric agent?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Febuvel is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febuvel 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Febuvel cause weight fluctuation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febuvel has been reported to cause weight fluctuation (weight increase or decrease). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Febuvel cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Febuvel 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Febuvel with prednisolone?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Febuvel can be taken with prednisolone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febuvel 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.