Zurig (40mg) 20 Tablets

Febuxostat works by non-competitively blocking the molybdenum pterin center, the active site of xanthine oxidase. Xanthine oxidase is needed to oxidize successively hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid. Thus, febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the production of uric acid.

Xanthine oxidase inhibitors

This medicine is used to treat:

• Lower hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout who have been treated with allopurinol that did not work well or cannot be treated with allopurinol.

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

Initially, a dosage of 40mg or 80mg is prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on your needs.

• Child Dosage

Child dosage is strictly recommended by the doctor.

Symptoms of overdose can include severe drowsiness, fainting, seizures, and fast heartbeat. Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Febuxostat is taken once a day. Most people start with one 40mg tablet a day. It can be increased to 80 mg a day. Febuxostat can be taken with or without food.

This medicine is contraindicated in these situations:

• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Driving

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Throat irritation
• Decreased libido
• Unexpected weight changes

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease or respiratory diseases.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.