Uloric

Common use

Uloric is used to keep uric acid levels from getting to high in people with gout. Uloric reduces the production of uric acid in your body. A build-up of uric acid can cause gout symptoms.

Dosage and direction

Take Uloric exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. You may take Uloric with or without food. Uloric may be taken with an antacid if needed. Usual adult dose for Gout: 40 mg orally once a day.

Precautions

To make sure Uloric is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems; a heart attack or stroke; liver or kidney disease; cancer; Lesch-Nyhan syndrome; or an organ transplant (kidney, liver, lung, heart).
It is not known whether febuxostat will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It may not be safe to breast-feed while using Uloric. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Contraindications

You should not use Uloric if you are allergic to febuxostat, or if you also use: azathioprine; or mercaptopurine.
Taking febuxostat may increase your risk of serious or fatal heart problems. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine.

Possible side effect

Common Uloric side effects may include: gout flares, joint pain; nausea; mild rash; or abnormal liver function tests.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially about theophylline.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep away from children and pets.