Goutex 80 mg 30 Tablets

Febuxostat 80 mg tablets

What Febuxostat is used for : 

• Febuxostat is used to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) in patients with gout.
• It is used for the chronic management of gout.
• It is also used to treat and prevent high levels of uric acid in the blood in adults with blood cancers who are on chemotherapy.

Do not take Febuxostat : 

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
• If you are currently being treated with Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine.

Warnings and precautions :

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have heart problems, a history of heart disease or stroke.
• If you are being treated for cancer or if you have a health problem called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
• An increase in gout flares may occur at the beginning of therapy. Do not stop taking this medicine.
• People with heart disease taking this medicine might have a higher rate of heart-related deaths.
• Liver problems have been reported with the use of this medicine. 

Possible side effects : 

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Liver failure
• Life threatening skin rash called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Very Common side effects : 

• Elevated liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Rash
• Joint pain

Other medications and Febuxostat : 

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. 
• Do not take this medicine with Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine at the same time. 

How to take Febuxostat   :

• This medicine is intended for adults above 18 years of age only.
• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• The usual recommended dose is 40 mg once daily.
• Your doctor may increase it to 80 mg once daily if you do not achieve target.
• The dose may be increased further to 120 mg once daily if your doctor sees fit. 

How to store Febuxostat  :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Protect from light.
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to