Zurig 80

Tablet · Zydus
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Zurig 80 is a tablet made by Zydus that contains Febuxostat 80 mg. Febuxostat is a gout preventer: lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Febuxostat80 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 ingredients, different strength or form

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

Common questions

What is Zurig 80?

Zurig 80 is a tablet by Zydus containing Febuxostat 80 mg.

What is Zurig 80 used for?

Lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

How should I take Zurig 80?

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 Zurig 80?

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 Zurig 80 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 Zurig 80 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Zurig 80?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

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.