Febuday 40 Tablet

Composition of Febuday 40 Tablet

Febuday 40 Tablet contains Febuxostat (40mg). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.

Uses of Febuday 40 Tablet

Febuday 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of gout.

Key benefits

• Reduces swelling and joint damage over time
• Improves function in inflammatory disease

How Febuday 40 Tablet works

Febuday 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

How to take Febuday 40 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Febuday 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously suppress the bone marrow and damage the liver. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Febuday 40 Tablet

Most side effects of Febuday are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Increased liver enzymes Diarrhea Headache Nausea Skin rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Febuday 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Medicines that suppress the immune system need regular blood tests — do not miss them. Report fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising promptly if you are on an immune-suppressing medicine. Tell your doctor about any infection, and before any vaccination. Methotrexate for arthritis is taken ONCE A WEEK. Taking it daily by mistake is dangerous — check the day on your pack.

Do not take Febuday if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active serious infection, or with severe liver or bone-marrow disease. Several of these medicines must not be used in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics. Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.

How to store Febuday 40 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Febuday 40 Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MSN LABORATORIES

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent