Febutaz 20 Tablet 10

Febutaz 20 Tablet is used for the following:

• Treatment of chronic gout in adults

• Prevention of painful gout attacks

• Lowering high uric acid levels in the blood

• Managing uric acid levels during cancer treatment

• Prevention of uric acid crystal formation in joints

• Alternative treatment when allopurinol isn't suitable

• Reducing risk of tumor lysis syndrome

• Long-term management of recurrent gout

Follow these instructions while taking Febutaz 20 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.

• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day while taking this medicine.

• Consult your doctor for specific advice about your treatment.

Febutaz 20 Tablet is taken orally.

Febutaz 20 Tablet contains febuxostat (20 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition: Febuxostat blocks an enzyme called xanthine oxidase that is responsible for converting purines into uric acid in your body.

• Uric Acid Reduction: By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, this medicine effectively decreases uric acid production, lowering uric acid levels in your blood.

• Crystal Formation Prevention: Lower uric acid levels help prevent the formation of uric acid crystals in your joints, which are the primary cause of painful gout attacks.

• Joint Protection: By maintaining uric acid within normal ranges, febuxostat helps prevent long-term joint damage that can occur with repeated gout attacks.

• Store Febutaz 20 Tablet at room temperature.

• Keep the protected from light and moisture.

• Store out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.

• Follow a diet low in purines by limiting red meat, seafood, and alcohol, as these foods can increase uric acid levels in your body and potentially trigger gout attacks.

• Stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day to help flush excess uric acid from your system and reduce the risk of crystal formation in your joints.