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Furic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gout. The alternative uses of Furic have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Furic. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Furic can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Furic 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Furic is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Furic related warnings talks about Furic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Furic have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Furic with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Furic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Furic 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 Furic is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Furic safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Furic. If you are pregnant, do not take Furic without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Furic safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Furic. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Furic on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Furic. 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 Furic on the Liver?
Furic may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Furic on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Furic. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Furic 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 Furic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furic habit forming or addictive?
Furic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Furic as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Furic only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Furic in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Furic
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Furic and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furic
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Furic.
Take Furic as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Furic 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.
Rarely, Furic causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Furic, 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, Furic can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Furic along with colchicine if taken as recommended.
No, Furic is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.
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