FEBUXOSTAT Tablet 20mg"MEIJI"[for hyperuricemia associated with cancer chemotherapy] (フェブキソスタット錠20mg「明治」［がん化学療法に伴う高尿酸血症］)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Febuxostat

Available from:

Me Pharma Co., Ltd.

INN (International Name):

Febuxostat

Pharmaceutical form:

white to faint yellow tablet with split line, diameter: 7.1 mm, thickness: 3.0 mm

Product summary:

Print on wrapping: (Face)フェブキソスタット20mg「明治」, フェブキソスタット, 20mg, meiji
(Back)FEBUXOSTAT20 mg「MEIJI」, フェブキソスタット, 「明治」, 20mg

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Published: 03/2024
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 20MG"MEIJI"[FOR
HYPERURICEMIA ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER
CHEMOTHERAPY]
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Febuxostat
DOSAGE FORM:
white to faint yellow tablet with split line, diameter: 7.1 mm,
thickness: 3.0 mm
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
(Face)フェブキソスタット 20mg「明治」, フェブ
キソスタット, 20mg, meiji
(Back)FEBUXOSTAT20 mg「MEIJI」, フェブキソスタット,
「明治」, 20mg
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine suppresses the action of enzyme which produces uric acid
in the body to reduce
blood uric acid level.
It is usually used to prevent increases in uric acid levels due to
cancer chemotherapy.
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, take 60 mg of the active ingredient at a
time, once a day. This
preparation contains 20 mg of the active ingredient per tablet.
Strictly follow the
instructions.
・If you miss a dose, consult with your doctor before