Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Febuxostat
NIPRO CORPORATION
Febuxostat
white to faint yellow tablet, diameter : 7.1 mm, thickness : 3.2 mm
Print on wrapping: (Face) フェブキソスタット10mg「ニプロ」, フェブキソスタット, 10,
(Back) FEBUXOSTAT10mg「NIPRO」, フェブキソスタット, 10mg, 「ニプロ」
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Internal Published: 09/2022 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: FEBUXOSTAT TABLET 10MG "NIPRO"[GOUT, HYPERURICEMIA] ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Febuxostat DOSAGE FORM: white to faint yellow tablet, diameter : 7.1 mm, thickness : 3.2 mm IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: (Face) フェブキソスタット 10mg「ニプロ」, フェ ブキソスタット, 10, (Back) FEBUXOSTAT10mg「NIPRO」, フェブキソスタット, 10mg, 「ニプロ」 EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine suppresses the action of enzyme which produces uric acid in the body and reduces blood uric acid level. It is usually used to treat gout and hyperuricemia. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, for adults, start with 10 mg of the active ingredient at a time once a day. The dosage may be gradually increased according to your blood uric acid level as needed. It may be increased to 20 mg at a time once a day after 2 weeks, and then to 40 mg at a time once a day as maintenance dose after 6 weeks. The dos Read the complete document