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Uricostat 40
Febuxostat (40mg)
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Uricostat 40 is used for treatment of Gout.
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Key details
Salt: Febuxostat (40mg)
Available variants: NA 10`S
Price: ₹70
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
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Composition of Uricostat 40
Uricostat 40 contains Febuxostat (40mg). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Uricostat 40
Treatment of Gout
Benefits of Uricostat 40
- In Pain and swelling
- Uricostat reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Uricostat calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Uricostat relieves the intense pain and swelling of a gout attack, or lowers uric acid to prevent attacks, depending on the type you have been prescribed.
- In Recovery after injury or surgery
- Uricostat controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Uricostat 40 works
Uricostat 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
How to take Uricostat 40
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. Uricostat 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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
If you miss a dose of Uricostat 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Uricostat 40
Most side effects of Uricostat are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Loose motions
- Rash
- Raised liver enzymes
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Uricostat 40
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
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 Uricostat 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 Uricostat 40
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Uricostat 40
- Your doctor has prescribed Uricostat 40 Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take it at the same time every day, with or without food.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Uricostat 40 Tablet.
- When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks.
- Do not stop Uricostat 40 Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- PAIN ANALGESICS
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Chemical class:
- Thiazolecarboxylic acid derivative
Substitutes for Uricostat 40
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Febuxostat (40mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Uricostat 40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Febzeal 40 TabletSYSTOPIC LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹77 | 9% more |
| Febudim 40 mg TabletBIOKINDLE | tablet · 10`S | ₹107 | 52% more |
| Fbt 40 mg TabletCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹116 | 65% more |
| Buxstat-40 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹119 | 69% more |
| Febuday 40 TabletMSN LABORATORIES | tablet · 10`S | ₹127 | 81% more |
| Febuset 40 TabletMEYER ORGANICS PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹135 | 92% more |
| Febuvac 40 Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹136 | 93% more |
| Fbx 40 mg TabletAlbert David Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹136 | 94% more |
| Segera ER 40 mg TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹141 | 100% more |
| Febudim ER 40 mg TabletBIOKINDLE | tablet · 10`S | ₹149 | 112% more |
| Aristo Febu 40 Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹149 | 112% more |
| Febumac 40 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹162 | 130% more |
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Uricostat 40 FAQs
What is Uricostat 40 used for?
Uricostat 40 is commonly used for Treatment of Gout. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Uricostat 40?
Pain and swelling: Uricostat reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move. It is also used for inflammatory arthritis, gout, recovery after injury or surgery.
What is the salt in Uricostat 40?
Uricostat 40 contains Febuxostat (40mg). 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 Uricostat 40?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Uricostat 40 work?
Uricostat 40 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
Is Uricostat 40 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Uricostat 40 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 Uricostat 40?
The side effects reported most often with Uricostat are Nausea, Stomach upset, Loose motions, Rash, Raised liver enzymes. 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 Uricostat 40 be taken during pregnancy?
Uricostat 40 is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Uricostat.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Uricostat 40?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Uricostat 40.
What if I miss a dose of Uricostat 40?
If you miss a dose of Uricostat 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Uricostat 40 habit forming?
No. Uricostat 40 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Uricostat 40 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Uricostat 40 starts at ₹70 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Uricostat 40?
Uricostat 40 is manufactured by GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Uricostat 40 delivered?
Uricostat 40 is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Uricostat 40, Quick facts
- Salt
- Febuxostat (40mg)
- Price
- ₹70
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- PAIN ANALGESICS
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Chemical class
- Thiazolecarboxylic acid derivative
- Action class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- 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 Uricostat 40.
- 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.