Feburic Gold Tablet

Brand Name

Feburic Gold

Generic Name / Composition

• Febuxostat (40 mg / 80 mg) – Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

• Colchicine 0.5 mg – Anti-gout & anti-inflammatory agent

• Trypsin + Bromelain + Rutoside (strength varies by brand) – Anti-inflammatory & analgesic enzymes

Main Category

• 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:

• Febuxostat lowers uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase.

• Colchicine prevents and reduces painful gout flare-ups.

• 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

• Chronic gout with hyperuricemia

• Recurrent painful gout flare-ups

• Swelling and inflammation of joints due to uric acid deposits

• As an advanced therapy in patients not controlled by Febuxostat alone

Dosage (General Guidance)

(Strictly under doctor’s advice)

• Adults: 1 tablet daily (dose strength varies based on Febuxostat content – 40 mg or 80 mg)

• Taken with or without food

• Long-term therapy with regular monitoring of uric acid and liver function

Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

• Headache, dizziness

• Rash, itching

• Muscle/joint pain, gastric upset (due to enzyme combination)

• Rare: Severe allergy, liver enzyme abnormalities, cardiovascular risk (from Febuxostat)

Precautions / Warnings

• Avoid in pregnancy & breastfeeding unless prescribed

• Use cautiously in patients with heart disease, stroke, kidney or liver impairment

• Colchicine may cause GI upset in sensitive patients

• Requires regular monitoring of uric acid and liver function

• Not for asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Drug Interactions

• Azathioprine & Mercaptopurine (contraindicated with Febuxostat)

• Statins & Cyclosporine (↑ risk of muscle toxicity with Colchicine)

• Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)

• CYP3A4 inhibitors (↑ colchicine side effects)

Packaging

• Strip of 10 tablets

Manufacturer

Marketed in India by multiple companies (Ajanta Pharma Ltd. and other licensed manufacturers).