Zurig 40 Tab

Composition

Febuxostat (40mg)

Uses of Zurig 40 Tab

Treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in gout (to lower elevated uric acid levels and prevent gout flares). Not for treatment of acute gout attack.

• •Lowers serum uric acid
• •Prevents recurrent gout attacks with continued use
• •Helps reduce urate crystal deposition/tophi over time
• •Suitable once-daily dosing

How it works

Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It reduces formation of uric acid in the body, thereby lowering serum urate levels and helping prevent urate crystal deposition and gout attacks over time.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Continue regularly even if you feel well; gout flare prophylaxis (e.g., colchicine/NSAID) may be advised when starting. Do not use to treat an acute gout attack.

Side effects

Common side effects of Zurig 40 Tab may include:

• •Gout flare at start of therapy
• •nausea
• •diarrhea
• •headache
• •dizziness
• •rash
• •abnormal liver function tests