Uricostat 80

Composition

Febuxostat (80mg)

Uses of Uricostat 80

Treatment of Gout

• •In Treatment of Gout Uricostat 80 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high
• •crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain
• •redness
• •warmth
• •and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.

How it works

Uricostat 80 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

Directions for use

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 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side effects

Common side effects of Uricostat 80 may include: