Brand Name
Feburic Gold
Generic Name / Composition
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Febuxostat (40 mg / 80 mg) – Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
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Colchicine 0.5 mg – Anti-gout & anti-inflammatory agent
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Trypsin + Bromelain + Rutoside (strength varies by brand) – Anti-inflammatory & analgesic enzymes
Main Category
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Anti-gout Combination / Uric Acid Lowering + Anti-inflammatory Therapy
Description
Feburic Gold Tablet is a triple-action combination that helps in the management of gout and hyperuricemia:
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Febuxostat lowers uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase.
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Colchicine prevents and reduces painful gout flare-ups.
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Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain in joints.
This makes it more effective than standard Febuxostat in controlling pain, swelling, and uric acid levels simultaneously.
Uses / Indications
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Chronic gout with hyperuricemia
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Recurrent painful gout flare-ups
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Swelling and inflammation of joints due to uric acid deposits
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As an advanced therapy in patients not controlled by Febuxostat alone
Dosage (General Guidance)
(Strictly under doctor’s advice)
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Adults: 1 tablet daily (dose strength varies based on Febuxostat content – 40 mg or 80 mg)
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Taken with or without food
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Long-term therapy with regular monitoring of uric acid and liver function
Side Effects
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
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Headache, dizziness
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Rash, itching
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Muscle/joint pain, gastric upset (due to enzyme combination)
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Rare: Severe allergy, liver enzyme abnormalities, cardiovascular risk (from Febuxostat)
Precautions / Warnings
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Avoid in pregnancy & breastfeeding unless prescribed
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Use cautiously in patients with heart disease, stroke, kidney or liver impairment
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Colchicine may cause GI upset in sensitive patients
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Requires regular monitoring of uric acid and liver function
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Not for asymptomatic hyperuricemia
Drug Interactions
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Azathioprine & Mercaptopurine (contraindicated with Febuxostat)
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Statins & Cyclosporine (↑ risk of muscle toxicity with Colchicine)
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Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)
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CYP3A4 inhibitors (↑ colchicine side effects)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
Marketed in India by multiple companies (Ajanta Pharma Ltd. and other licensed manufacturers).
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