Zurig

Uses of Zurig

Zurig is a medicine used to treat Gout (a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals). It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body, thus preventing the accumulation of urate crystals in your joints.

Precautions and Warnings

People who are allergic to any of the following should not use febuxostat.

• Febuxostat
• Uloric
• Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed

Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific febuxostat products they stock.

Febuxostat should not be taken while you are using certain other medicines. Before taking febuxostat, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.  See the Interactions section for more details.

Do not take febuxostat unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed.

Keep febuxostat out of the reach of children.

If you are being treated for gout, your symptoms may get worse before getting better while taking febuxostat.  Talk to your healthcare provider about managing gout flares while taking febuxostat.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if febuxostat is right for you.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.

• Heart problems, including heart disease or a prior heart attack
• If you have ever had a stroke
• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Cancer
• If you have ever had an organ transplant

Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever taken allopurinol and what happened to you while you were taking it.

It is not known if or how febuxostat could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if febuxostat passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take febuxostat while breastfeeding.

Dosage

Your doctor will prescribe the daily dose of Zurig based on factors such as your health condition and response to treatment. It’s crucial to follow their instructions diligently and avoid exceeding the recommended dosage without consulting them.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Headache
• Skin rashes
• Diarrhoea
• Gout flares
• Nausea
• Abnormal liver function
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Erectile dysfunction
• Dizziness
• Increased thirst
• Blurred vision