Uloric is a prescription medicine called a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.
Uloric is used to treat high blood concentrations of uric acid in patients with gout.
Uloric may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use Uloric if you are allergic to febuxostat, or if you are also being treated with azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran), mercaptopurine (Purinethol), or theophylline (Elixophyllin, TheoCap, Theochron, Uniphyl).
Before taking Uloric, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure.
You may have an increase in gout symptom flares when you first start taking Uloric. For best results, keep taking the medication as directed. Your doctor may prescribe other gout medications for you to use during the first 6 months of treatment with Uloric.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Uloric.
Take Uloric exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose of Uloric to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
You may have an increase in gout symptom flares when you first start taking Uloric. For best results, keep taking the medication as directed. Your doctor may prescribe other gout medications for you to use during the first 6 months of treatment with Uloric.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.
Store Uloric at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
There may be other drugs that can interact with Uloric. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Generic for Uloric (Febuxostat) is used to treat gout caused by excessive uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia). It belongs to a class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. Generic for Uloric works by decreasing the production of uric acid in the body.
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