• Febuxostat is used to treat gout
• It works by reducing uric acid production, a build-up of which can cause symptoms of gout
• Febuxostat may be used for conditions not expressed here

Always follow the medication guidelines, your doctor's instructions, and your dosage amount instructions exactly.

• Take with or without food
• May be taken with an antacid
• You may experience increase in gout symptoms when you first begin treatment, so your doctor may prescribe other medications during this time
• Notify your doctor if symptoms do not improve after 6 months or symptoms worsen.
• You will require regular blood tests
• Store in room temp, away from light, heat, moisture
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, but do not take the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose
• Do not take two doses at once

Always inform your doctor of all the medications you take, all your medical conditions, and your allergies prior to taking a new drug, including over-the-counter drugs, herbs, supplements, and vitamins.

General precautions:

• Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeed, or plan on becoming pregnant
• Follow your doctor's instructions on food, beverages, and activity

Do not use if you:

• Are allergic to febuxostat
• Use azathioprine or mercaptopurine

Notify your doctor if you have ever experienced:

• Liver or kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Heart attack or stroke
• Cancer
• Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
• An organ transplant

Drug interactions:

• You should not use febuxostat if you use azathioprine or mercaptopurine
• Inform your doctor if you use theophylline

The precautionary information and side effects expressed on this webpage are not exhaustive. Other effects may take place. Discuss with your doctor about the relevance of this information to your personal case.

Always inform your doctor of all known medications, medical conditions, and allergies prior to taking a new drug, including over-the-counter drugs, herbs, supplements, and vitamins.

Common side effects:

• Gout flares
• Joint pain
• Nausea
• Mild rash
• Liver issues

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• An overdose
• Symptoms associated with allergic reaction, such as: hives, breathing difficulties, swelling in face/throat
• Symptoms associated with severe skin reaction, such as: fever, sore throat, burning sensation in eyes, pain in skin, red or purple rash that spreads and causes blisters and peeling
• Symptoms of a drug reaction that affects many areas of the body, such as: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, yellowing of skin/eyes
• Heart attack symptoms, such as:chest pain/pressure, pain spread to jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating
• Liver problem symptoms, such as: upper right side stomach pain, unusual fatigue, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin)
• Stroke symptoms, such as: sudden numbness, sudden weakness, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, vision/balance problems, numbness/weakness on one side of the body

Please note that the precautionary information and side effects listed on this webpage are not exhaustive. Other effects may occur. Please consult with your doctor about the relevance of this information to your personal case.