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

Goustat Benefits & Uses

Goustat 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

Goustat 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

Goustat Side Effects

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

Is the use of Goustat safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Goustat safe during breastfeeding?

Goustat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Goustat on the Kidneys?

Goustat 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 Goustat on the Liver?

Goustat has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Goustat on the Heart?

Goustat 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 Goustat with Other Drugs

Goustat 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

Goustat Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Goustat

Is this Goustat habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Goustat has not been reported.

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

Goustat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Goustat only as per medical advice.

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

Goustat is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Goustat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Goustat

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Goustat

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Goustat and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Goustat

Question over 5 years ago

Can Goustat cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Goustat has been reported to causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Goustat an uricosuric agent?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Goustat is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Goustat 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 about 6 years ago

How to take Goustat?

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

The dose of Goustat varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Goustat 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 6 years ago

How does Goustat work?

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

Goustat 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

Is Goustat safe to use?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Goustat 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.