Overview:

• - Feboxa 40 Tablet is used to treat chronic gout and high uric acid levels in adults.
• - It reduces joint pain and swelling caused by uric acid crystals.
• - Contains febuxostat 40 mg.
• - Suitable for adults who do not respond well to or cannot take allopurinol.
• - Prescription required.

Key Benefits:

• - Manages chronic gout.
• - Lowers excess uric acid in the blood.
• - Helps prevent uric acid crystal formation in joints.

Composition:

• - Febuxostat 40 mg.

Directions for Use:

• - Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• - Do not split, crush or chew the tablet.
• - Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• - Follow the prescribed dosage and frequency.

Route of Administration:

• - Taken orally.

Side Effects:

• - Changes in liver function tests.
• - Nausea.
• - Joint pain.
• - Rash.
• - Rare serious side effects may include severe allergic reactions and cardiac events.

How It Works:

• - Febuxostat inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase.
• - Reduces uric acid production in the body.
• - Helps prevent uric acid crystals from forming in the joints.

Safety Information:

• - Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy.
• - Caution is advised while breastfeeding because it is unknown whether febuxostat is excreted in human milk.
• - Limit alcohol intake while managing gout and hyperuricaemia.
• - No dose adjustment is necessary for mild to moderate liver problems; severe liver impairment has not been studied.
• - Use with caution in severe kidney problems.
• - Avoid use if allergic to febuxostat or any component of the medicine.
• - Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
• - Patients with heart conditions should use it cautiously due to an observed risk of cardiovascular thromboembolic events.
• - Gout flares may occur after starting treatment.

Interactions:

• - May interact with azathioprine and mercaptopurine, increasing their plasma concentrations and risk of severe toxicity.
• - No specific food interactions have been identified.
• - Liver disease may increase liver function abnormalities.

Dosage:

• - Take the daily dose as prescribed by your doctor.
• - In case of overdose, nausea or joint pain may occur; inform your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
• - If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose; do not double the dose.

Storage:

• - Store at room temperature below 30°C.
• - Protect from direct light, heat and moisture.
• - Keep out of reach of children.
• - Use before the expiry date.

Dietary And Lifestyle Recommendations:

• - Reduce foods high in purines, including red meat, seafood and alcohol.
• - Regular low-impact exercise such as swimming or cycling may help keep uric acid levels in check.

Specifications:

• - Dosage form: Tablet.
• - Pack size: Strip of 10 units.
• - Habit forming: No.
• - Ailment: Chronic gout and hyperuricaemia.
• - Drug category: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
• - Therapeutic category: Anti-gout medication.
• - Manufacturer: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
• - Country of origin: India.
• - Expiry on or after: January 2027.