Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Febumex 40 mg Tablet contains Febuxostat 40 mg. It belongs to the Xanthine oxidase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout; helps prevent gout attacks by lowering uric acid (not for relief of acute gout attack).

Key benefits

• Lowers high uric acid levels
• Prevents gout attacks over time
• Reduces urate crystal formation and joint damage risk
• Helps manage chronic gout/hyperuricemia

How Febumex 40 mg Tablet works

Febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in the production of uric acid. This reduces serum uric acid levels and helps prevent urate crystal deposition and gout flare recurrence over time.

How to take Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole with water; take at the same time each day. Do not start/stop without medical advice; gout flares may increase initially—continue therapy as advised.

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 Febumex 40 mg Tablet

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

• Gout flare (initially)
• nausea
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• abnormal liver function tests

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 Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for treating acute gout attack. Cardiovascular risk: use with caution in patients with history of heart disease/stroke; seek urgent care for chest pain, breathlessness, weakness or slurred speech. Monitor liver function periodically; discontinue if severe liver injury symptoms occur (jaundice, dark urine). Risk of severe skin reactions (rash, blistering)—stop and seek care. Use caution in kidney/liver impairment; dose adjustments/monitoring may be needed. Do not use with azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

Do not take Febumex 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

Azathioprine (contraindicated), mercaptopurine (contraindicated), theophylline (use with caution/monitor), didanosine (avoid), warfarin (monitor INR as clinically indicated)

How to store Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Febumex 40 mg Tablet

Keep every monitoring blood test appointment. Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

XEMEX PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-gout (Urate lowering agent)

Drug class:

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor