
Uloric
Febuxostat tablets for high uric acid. It blocks the enzyme that produces uric acid, reducing gout risk.
- Category
- Gout Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Febuxostat
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
Uloric is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Uloric depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Uloric details
- Condition
- Hyperuricaemia
- Alternative names
- febuxostat
- Therapeutic class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Uric Acid Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of azathioprine or mercaptopurine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; joint pain; mild rash
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; gout flares on treatment initiation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Azathioprine; Mercaptopurine; Theophylline
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe cardiovascular thromboembolic events, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Febuxostat tablets for high uric acid. It blocks the enzyme that produces uric acid, reducing gout risk.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and potently blocks the xanthine oxidase enzyme, preventing the biochemical conversion of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Uloric names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Febuxostat at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.