FBX 40 Tablet

Description

FBX 40 Tablet contains Febuxostat (40mg), a medicine used to treat gout and conditions associated with high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia).

• Febuxostat belongs to a class of drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

• It works by blocking the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for producing uric acid in the body.

• By lowering uric acid levels, it helps prevent gout attacks, joint inflammation, kidney stones, and long-term damage to joints.

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Uses

FBX 40 Tablet is prescribed for:

• Treatment of gout (painful joint inflammation due to uric acid crystals)

• Management of chronic hyperuricemia

• Prevention of uric acid kidney stones

• Long-term control of uric acid in patients intolerant to allopurinol

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Benefits

• Reduces and maintains low uric acid levels

• Prevents painful gout attacks and joint swelling

• Protects against joint damage and deformities in chronic gout

• Helps reduce the risk of uric acid stone formation in kidneys

• Provides a safe alternative for patients who cannot tolerate other uric acid–lowering medicines

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Side Effects

Some patients may experience:

• Headache or dizziness

• Nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain

• Rash or itching

• Increased liver enzymes (rare but important to monitor)

• Rare: severe allergic reaction, chest pain, irregular heartbeat

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Precautions

• Heart patients: Febuxostat may rarely increase the risk of cardiovascular events; use with caution if you have heart disease.

• Liver/kidney disease: Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Should be used only if prescribed by a doctor.

• Drug interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking azathioprine, mercaptopurine, or theophylline.

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water to prevent kidney stone formation.

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Dosage & Administration

• Usual dose: One tablet daily, or as prescribed.

• Can be taken with or without food.

• Continue taking regularly even if you feel well, as stopping suddenly may raise uric acid levels.

• Regular monitoring of serum uric acid and liver function tests is advised.