Febutax-40

Tablet · Leeford Healthcare
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Febutax-40 is a tablet made by Leeford Healthcare that contains Febuxostat 40 mg. Febuxostat is a gout preventer: lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Febuxostat40 mg

What it is used for

Lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

How it works

Reduces uric acid production for gout when allopurinol is not suitable.

How to take it

Usually 40 to 80 mg once a day; flares may increase at first.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abnormal liver tests

Get medical help straight away if

  • Chest pain, breathlessness or weakness on one side (heart risk in people with heart disease)
  • Severe rash

Be careful

Gout attacks can flare at the start; caution with heart disease.

Other medicines and interactions

Must not be taken with azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (11)

Zurig 40Foxstat-40Febumac 40Feburic 40Febugood 40Febuget 40Febutaz 40Fabulas 40Furic 40Ubexa 40Febustat 40

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Zurig 80

Common questions

What is Febutax-40?

Febutax-40 is a tablet by Leeford Healthcare containing Febuxostat 40 mg.

What is Febutax-40 used for?

Lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

How should I take Febutax-40?

Usually 40 to 80 mg once a day; flares may increase at first. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Febutax-40?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, nausea, headache, abnormal liver tests. Get medical help straight away for: Chest pain, breathlessness or weakness on one side (heart risk in people with heart disease), severe rash.

Does Febutax-40 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Febutax-40 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Febutax-40?

Brands with the same composition: Zurig 40, Foxstat-40, Febumac 40, Feburic 40, Febugood 40, Febuget 40, Febutaz 40, Fabulas 40, Furic 40, Ubexa 40, Febustat 40. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.