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

Furitas Benefits & Uses

Furitas 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

Furitas 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

Furitas Related Warnings

Is the use of Furitas safe for pregnant women?

Furitas should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Furitas safe during breastfeeding?

Furitas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Furitas on the Kidneys?

Furitas 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 Furitas on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Furitas on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Furitas on the Heart?

Furitas 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Furitas with Other Drugs

Furitas 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

Furitas Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Furitas

Is this Furitas habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Furitas is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Furitas as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Furitas 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, Furitas cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Furitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furitas

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Furitas, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Furitas

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Furitas.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Furitas

Question over 5 years ago

Does Furitas cause drowsiness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furitas may cause drowsiness or sleepiness in few cases only. If you are experiencing drowsiness after taking this drug then please refrain from activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injuries.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Furitas a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Furitas 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Furitas work?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Furitas contains febuxostat that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme which is responsible for uric acid production in our body that results in disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid which helps in decreasing its abnormally high levels. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Furitas?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Furitas cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furitas 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.