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It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Ebuxo 80 mg tablet at a fixed time.
Taking alcohol can increase your uric acid levels and hence aggravate gout.
Ebuxo 80 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS
Febuxostat is not a painkiller and it may take a few days to weeks before it starts working. You would need to take additional medicines to relieve your pain and inflammation during this time.|You may also experience an increase in gouty attacks for first few weeks or months of taking Febuxostat. However, you must continue to take your medicine during these attacks.|Do not stop taking Febuxostat at once or without talking to your doctor as this may make your gout worse.|Drink a lot of water or fluids while taking Febuxostat to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation. |Get your blood uric acid levels checked at regular intervals.|Get your liver function tests done before you start taking this medicine and whenever asked by your doctor as Febuxostat can affect your liver.|Febuxostat can also make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, use of machinery, or any activity that requires you to be alert.
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Q. How febuxostat helps in lowering uric acid levels in your body?|Xanthine oxidase is an enzyme responsible for the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism and accumulation of which will lead to gout. Uric acid is an inhibitor of this enzyme thus prevents the formation of uric acid. The precursor molecules are salvaged through other pathways.|Q. What are the contraindications to the use of febuxostat?|Use of febuxostat is contraindicated in patients being treated with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, theophylline, and in patients who develop hypersensitivity to the drug.|Q. Is febuxostat over the counter?|Febuxostat is not an over the counter product. It is a prescription medicine and is available as per the doctor's advice.