Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Febuxostat
Me Pharma Co., Ltd.
Febuxostat
white to faint yellow tablet with split line, diameter: 9.1 mm, thickness: 3.7 mm
Print on wrapping: (Face)フェブキソスタット40 mg「明治」, フェブキソスタット, 40mg, meiji
(Back)FEBUXOSTAT40 mg「MEIJI」, フェブキソスタット, 「明治」, 40 mg
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 40 MG"MEIJI"[FOR HYPERURICEMIA ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY] ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Febuxostat DOSAGE FORM: white to faint yellow tablet with split line, diameter: 9.1 mm, thickness: 3.7 mm IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: (Face)フェブキソスタット 40 mg「明治」, フェブ キソスタット, 40mg, meiji (Back)FEBUXOSTAT40 mg「MEIJI」, フェブキソスタット, 「明治」, 40 mg 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 40 mg of the active ingredient per tablet. Strictly follow the instructions. ・If you miss a dose, consult with your doctor befo Read the complete document