About febuxosta t
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Used for
- Long-term uric acid control in gout
- Prevention of uric acid buildup in some cancer treatments
Usual adult dose
Gout: usually 40–80 mg once daily. Cancer-treatment prevention dosing is specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Liver test abnormalities
- Nausea or diarrhoea
- Rash
- Gout flare when treatment starts
Important warnings
- Not for treating sudden gout attacks
- Rare severe skin or allergic reactions can occur
- Use caution with heart disease and liver problems
- Do not stop during a gout flare without medical guidance
Pregnancy
Generally avoided; human pregnancy information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended; whether it passes into breast milk is unknown.
Interactions
- Azathioprine or mercaptopurine: potentially dangerous increases in drug levels
- Theophylline: levels may rise; monitoring may be needed
- Didanosine: levels may rise
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.