Febuxostat: how to take it safely
Adenuric
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents gout attacks by lowering uric acid.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow once a day with water.
- Keep taking it even between attacks.
When to take it
Take it at the same time each day.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Starting it during a gout attack. Wait until the attack settles.
- Stopping without advice.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or have had a stroke.
Possible side effects
Gout flares in the first months, nausea, rash, joint pain.
Get help if
Chest pain, breathlessness, yellow skin or eyes, or a severe rash: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.