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Written By Urvashi Bharti , MBBS
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

FEBUXOSTAT-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Olcare Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- GOUT MEDICATIONS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

504/A, 505/A, G.I.D.C. Estate, Wadhwan 363 035., Dist. Surendranagar. Gujarat.
Other Info - LOF0064

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FAQs

Lofu Tablet 15's is a class of antigout drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by decreasing a high amount of uric acid to the normal level that is made in the body. Lofu Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.

No, Do not discontinue Lofu Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lofu Tablet 15's for as long as prescribed. If you stop taking Lofu Tablet 15's, your uric acid levels will likely remain high and continue to cause gout symptoms.

Lofu Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have heart disease; taking Lofu Tablet 15's may cause serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening in some cases. So, please consult your doctor before taking the Lofu Tablet 15's.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Lofu Tablet 15's.

The dose and duration of Lofu Tablet 15's depend upon your medical condition. It may take several months before Lofu Tablet 15's begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Lofu Tablet 15's without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.

It is best taken in the morning. You can take Lofu Tablet 15's with or without food. Keep taking Lofu Tablet 15's every day, to prevent gout attacks.

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Alcohol

Caution

You should avoid taking alcohol while taking Lofu Tablet 15's because alcohol may affect Lofu Tablet 15's effectiveness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lofu Tablet 15's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Lofu Tablet 15's affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Lofu Tablet 15's.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation while using Lofu Tablet 15's. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Lofu Tablet 15's.

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Kidney

Caution

Lofu Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Lofu Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of Lofu Tablet 15's have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.

About Lofu Tablet 15's

Lofu Tablet 15's belongs to a class of anti-gout medications, also known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors, widely used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. Gout is a chronic condition that occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterized by intense pain and swelling at the affected joints. Lofu Tablet 15's prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Lofu Tablet 15's contains febuxostat. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that helps your body make uric acid), thereby reducing the level of uric acid in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Lofu Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Lofu Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Lofu Tablet 15's nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, rash, inaccurate liver function test results, gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night), localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects of Lofu Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking a Lofu Tablet 15's of your own. Stopping it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of increased uric acid levels and future gout attacks. Inform your doctor if you have allergic to Lofu Tablet 15's or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Lofu Tablet 15's may cause heart problems that can lead to heart attack), or have kidney/liver disease. Some people experience more gout flare-ups when you start taking Lofu Tablet 15's. You should continue taking this drug even if gout flare-ups occur. Your doctor may give you combination therapy to prevent flare-ups when you start Lofu Tablet 15's. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Lofu Tablet 15's should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Lofu Tablet 15's.

Uses of Lofu Tablet 15's

Treatment of severe gout, prevention of gout attacks

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Medicinal Benefits

Lofu Tablet 15's is a class of medications called xanthine oxidase (enzyme that helps your body to make the uric acid) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the level of uric acid that is made in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Lofu Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Lofu Tablet 15's

  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain
  • Rash,
  • Inaccurate liver function test results
  • Gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night)
  • Localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema)

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Lofu Tablet 15's if you are allergic to Lofu Tablet 15's, or have heart-related problems, as it increases the risk of a heart attack. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders. Caution is required before taking Lofu Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or already a breastfeeding mother. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Lofu Tablet 15's should not be given to them.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Taking azathioprine and Lofu Tablet together can increase the blood levels of azathioprine

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Azathioprine with Lofu Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Mercaptopurine with Lofu Tablet can increase the blood levels of mercaptopurine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mercaptopurine with Lofu Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
FebuxostatMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Lofu Tablet with Mipomersen can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lofu Tablet with Mipomersen can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Teriflunomide with Lofu Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lofu Tablet and Teriflunomide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Lofu Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lofu Tablet with Leflunomide can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
FebuxostatLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Lofu Tablet with lomitapide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lofu Tablet with Lomitapide can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lofu Tablet:
Coadministration of Lofu Tablet with ketoconazole can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lofu Tablet with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MERCAPTOPURINE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • ROSIGLITAZONE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Please consult your doctor and check your levels of uric acid two weeks after starting Lofu Tablet 15's. Your goal is a uric acid level in your blood that is less than 6 mg/dL.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do low-impact aerobic movements like walking on a treadmill and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short duration of time. Long-term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis. Use back support like a rolled-up towel to minimise pain at the back of your spine curve. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a footrest if required.
  • Avoid a high purine-rich diet, including organ meats (kidneys, liver, and sweetbreads) and oily fish (sardines, anchovies, and herring).
  • Limit meat in favour of plant-based proteins like beans and legumes.
  • Eat complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain bread, fruits, and vegetables, rather than sugary sweets and refined carbohydrates like white bread.
  • Avoid drinking beer and alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water or other nonalcoholic beverages.

Lofu Tablet 15's Substitute

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FEBUXOSTAT-40MG

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