Febuxostat

Gout preventer
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Febuxostat is a gout preventer found in 13 medicines sold in India, such as Zurig 40, Zurig 80, Febutax-40. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Febuxostat (13)

Fabulas 40Febuget 40Febugood 40Febumac 40Feburic 40Febustat 40Febutax-40Febutaz 40Foxstat-40Furic 40Ubexa 40Zurig 40Zurig 80

Common questions

What is Febuxostat used for?

Lowers uric acid to prevent gout attacks.

How does Febuxostat work?

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

How should I take Febuxostat?

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

What are the side effects of Febuxostat?

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

Does Febuxostat interact with other medicines?

Must not be taken with azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

Is Febuxostat safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Does Febuxostat need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Febuxostat?

Fabulas 40, Febuget 40, Febugood 40, Febumac 40, Feburic 40, Febustat 40, Febutax-40, Febutaz 40, Foxstat-40, Furic 40, Ubexa 40, Zurig 40, Zurig 80.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.