Urilact 40mg Tablet ER
Manufacturer
Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Febuxostat (40mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Urilact 40mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout by keeping uric acid levels low.
Dosage Form
Tablet ER
Introduction
Urilact 40mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urilact 40mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Urilact 40mg Tablet ER is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid which is the chemical that causes gout.
Quick Tips
Take it at the same time every day Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Urilact 40mg Tablet ER. Do not stop Urilact 40mg Tablet ER on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.
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