Generally, for adults, the dosage of Febuxostat starts at 10 mg per day, taken orally once a day. The dosage is gradually increased as the blood uric acid level changes. The maintenance dose is generally 40 mg once a day, and the dosage can be increased or decreased according to the patient's symptoms. The maximum dosage is 60 mg once a day.
● Hyperuricemia associated with cancer chemotherapy
Generally, for adults, the dosage of Febuxostat is 60 mg per day, taken orally once a day.
[Precautions for use related to dosage and administration]
In the early stage of taking drugs that lower uric acid levels, gouty arthritis (gout attacks) may occur due to the rapid decrease in blood uric acid esters. The dosage of this drug starts at 10 mg once a day, and after 2 weeks of taking it, it is increased to 20 mg once a day, and after 6 weeks of taking it, it is increased to 40 mg once a day, and the dosage is gradually increased. Pay attention to the performance of the dosage increase process.
Main side effects: gouty arthritis, joint pain, discomfort in the limbs, pain in the limbs, diarrhea, general fatigue. If you experience these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.
If the following symptoms occur occasionally, stop using it immediately and seek medical attention in time.
• General fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin, white eyes [liver dysfunction]
• General rash and rash [hypersensitivity reaction]
The above are not all side effects. If you find other symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor in time.