Feburic 20mg Tablet
Introduction to Feburic 20mg Tablet
Related Faqs
Can Feburic cause any liver problems?
Yes, Feburic use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Feburic to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).
Can Feburic cause any liver problems?
Yes, Feburic use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Feburic to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).
Can I stop taking Feburic on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?
No, do not stop taking Feburic without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better. Discontinuation of medicine may increase the levels of uric acid. It may also worsen your symptoms due to the formation of new crystals of urate in and around your joints and kidneys.
What are the side effects of Feburic?
Feburic may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and even an increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Feburic include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.
Can Feburic cause kidney damage?
Feburic may affect kidneys in different ways, though it is quite uncommon. You may experience blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine) and a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly. Rarely, it may cause changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if your kidney functions get further affected.
What is Feburic used for?
Feburic is used to treat gout in adults. It is mainly used in patients who did not respond to the treatment with allopurinol or who are not able to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints. It causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain and heat in one or more joints.
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Feburic 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Packaging :
strip of 15 tablets
Manufacturer :
Ajanta Pharma LtdComposition :
Febuxostat (20mg)
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