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Febustat 40 Tablet
Febuxostat 40 mg
Febustat 40 Tablet is used for chronic management of hyperuricemia in gout, prevention of gout flares by lowering uric acid (not for treatment of acute gout attack).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹338₹22.51 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Febuxostat 40 mg
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet
Best price: ₹338 (₹22.51 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Febustat 40 Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Febustat 40 Tablet
Febustat 40 Tablet contains Febuxostat 40 mg. It belongs to the Xanthine oxidase inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Febustat 40 Tablet
- Chronic management of hyperuricemia in gout
- prevention of gout flares by lowering uric acid (not for treatment of acute gout attack)
Key benefits
- Lowers uric acid levels
- Helps prevent gout attacks long term
- Reduces urate crystal deposition
- Helps prevent gout-related joint damage
- Suitable for patients intolerant to allopurinol (as advised)
How Febustat 40 Tablet works
Febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme responsible for converting hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid. This lowers serum uric acid levels and helps prevent urate crystal deposition and gout attacks over time.
How to take Febustat 40 Tablet
Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Gout flares can increase when starting therapy; your doctor may prescribe flare prophylaxis (e.g., colchicine/NSAID) initially. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.
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 Febustat 40 Tablet
Most side effects of Febustat are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Gout flare (initially)
- nausea
- rash
- joint pain
- liver enzyme elevation
- diarrhea
- headache
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 Febustat 40 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Not recommended |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Avoid |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Not for acute gout pain relief. Monitor liver function as advised. Use caution in patients with cardiovascular disease; discuss risks and benefits with your doctor. Contraindicated with azathioprine or mercaptopurine due to severe toxicity risk. Inform doctor if you have kidney or liver disease.
Do not take Febustat 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, mercaptopurine, theophylline (caution), didanosine (avoid), warfarin (monitor), NSAIDs/colchicine (often used for prophylaxis)
How to store Febustat 40 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Expert advice for Febustat 40 Tablet
Keep every monitoring blood test appointment. Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Antigout
- Drug class:
- Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Substitutes for Febustat 40 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Febuxostat 40 mg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Febustat 40 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Febzeal 40 TabletSYSTOPIC LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹77 | 77% cheaper |
| Febumex 40 mg TabletXEMEX PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹94 | 72% cheaper |
| Febudim 40 mg TabletBIOKINDLE | tablet · 10`S | ₹107 | 68% cheaper |
| Buxstat-40 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹108 | 68% cheaper |
| Febuday 40 TabletMSN LABORATORIES | tablet · 10`S | ₹116 | 66% cheaper |
| Fbt 40 mg TabletCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹116 | 66% cheaper |
| Segera ER 40 mg TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹128 | 62% cheaper |
| Febuset 40 TabletMEYER ORGANICS PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹135 | 60% cheaper |
| Febumac 40 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹147 | 56% cheaper |
| Febudim ER 40 mg TabletBIOKINDLE | tablet · 10`S | ₹149 | 56% cheaper |
| Goutfree 40 XL TabletSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICA | tablet · 10`S | ₹155 | 54% cheaper |
| Febugood 40 mg TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹167 | 51% cheaper |
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Febustat 40 Tablet FAQs
What is Febustat 40 Tablet used for?
Febustat 40 Tablet is commonly used for Chronic management of hyperuricemia in gout, prevention of gout flares by lowering uric acid (not for treatment of acute gout attack). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Febustat 40 Tablet?
Febustat 40 Tablet contains Febuxostat 40 mg. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Febustat 40 Tablet?
Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Febustat 40 Tablet work?
Febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme responsible for converting hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Is Febustat 40 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Febustat 40 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Febustat 40 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Febustat are Gout flare (initially), nausea, rash, joint pain, liver enzyme elevation. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Febustat 40 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Not recommended Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Febustat.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Febustat 40 Tablet?
Avoid
What if I miss a dose of Febustat 40 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Febustat 40 Tablet habit forming?
No. Febustat 40 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Febustat 40 Tablet?
Febzeal 40 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹77 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Febustat 40 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Febustat 40 Tablet starts at ₹338 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Febustat 40 Tablet?
Febustat 40 Tablet is manufactured by ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Febustat 40 Tablet delivered?
Febustat 40 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Febustat 40 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Febuxostat 40 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹338 (₹22.51 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Antigout
- Drug class
- Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Febustat 40 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- CDSCO/approved labeling
- Indian Pharmacopoeia, manufacturer labeling, established medical literature
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Febustat 40 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.