FEBUWIN 40 Tablet 10's

taking FEBUWIN 40 TABLET are nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, flare ups if gout attack, edema and abnormal liver test results. Consult your doctor if they trouble you. USES OF FEBUWIN 40 TABLET Management of gout and hyperuricemia (increased uric acid levels in the body) in adults HOW FEBUWIN 40 TABLET WORKSFEBUWIN 40 TABLET works by selectively inhibiting an enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which plays a key role in the production of uric acid in the body. By blocking this enzyme, febuxostat reduces the formation of uric acid, thereby lowering its levels in the blood. This helps reducing the formation of uric acid crystals, which can cause painful gout attacks and joint damage. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FEBUWIN 40 TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you based on your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking FEBUWIN 40 TABLET without consulting your doctor. During the initial days of the therapy, febuxostat can cause flare up of gout attacks in some individuals which is normal. Over the period of use, these flare ups usually reduce and becomes less painful upon everyday usage. If these flare ups are not manageable, consult your doctor for advice. SIDE EFFECTS OF FEBUWIN 40 TABLETCOMMON Diarrhea Headache Skin rashes Abnormal liver test results Nausea Increase in gout symptoms Edema (localised swelling) UNCOMMON decreased appetite change in blood sugar levels (diabetes) loss of sex drive difficulty in sleeping sleepiness, dizziness numbness and tingling, reduced or altered sensation abnormal heartbeat hot flushes, increased blood pressure, bleeding cough, shortness of breath, chest discomfort or pain bronchitis, dry mouth flatulence, heartburn/indigestion, constipation, more frequent passing of stools, vomiting, stomach discomfort muscle cramps or weakness abnormal frequent urination tiredness gall stones, kidney stones Stop taking FEBUWIN 40 TABLET and inform your doctor immediately, if you experience any of the following side effects: Severe allergic reactions (such as skin rashes, blisters, nodules, itching, swelling of limbs and face, difficulties in breathing, fever, enlargement of lymph nodes) Stevens-Johnson-Syndrome (symptoms include reddish target-like spots or circular patches often with central blister on the trunk, ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and conjunctivitis, with widespread blistering or peeling of the skin) Severe muscle cramps