✅ Product Introduction:
Goutchek 80 mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor containing Febuxostat 80 mg, which is used to treat gout, a condition caused by excessive uric acid in the blood. It works by reducing uric acid production, preventing the formation of urate crystals in joints, thereby reducing swelling, pain, and inflammation.
💊 Uses:
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Chronic gout
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Hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels)
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Prevention of gout flares
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Management of tophaceous gout (advanced stage)
💡 Benefits:
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Effectively lowers uric acid levels
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Reduces gout attacks and joint pain
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Prevents formation of uric acid crystals
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Suitable for long-term use in chronic cases
🧪 Composition:
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Febuxostat 80 mg
⚠️ Side Effects:
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Headache
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Nausea
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Diarrhea
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Rash
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Gout flare (initially)
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Liver enzyme elevation (monitor during therapy)
🛡️ Safety Advice:
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Pregnancy: Use only if prescribed by doctor
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Breastfeeding: Not recommended unless advised
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Alcohol: Limit intake; may trigger gout attacks
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Kidney/Liver: Dose adjustment may be needed in liver impairment; generally safe in mild kidney disease
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Monitoring: Regular uric acid and liver function tests advised
Note:
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Take at the same time every day with or without food
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May initially trigger gout flares—prophylactic NSAIDs or colchicine may be prescribed
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Stay hydrated and avoid high-purine foods
