Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alfeb 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Alfeb 40mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Alfeb 40mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alfeb 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Alfeb 40mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.Alfeb 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Alfeb 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Limited information is available regarding the use of Alfeb 40mg Tablet in these patients. | - Liver : CAUTION

Alfeb 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Limited information is available regarding the use of Alfeb 40mg Tablet in these patients.

If you miss a dose of Alfeb 40mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

What is Alfeb 40mg Tablet used for?::: Alfeb 40mg Tablet is used to treat gout in adults. It is mainly used in patients who did not respond to the treatment with allopurinol or who are not able to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints. It causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints.| What are the side effects of Alfeb 40mg Tablet?::: Alfeb 40mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and even an increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Alfeb 40mg Tablet include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.| How long should I take Alfeb 40mg Tablet?::: The dose and duration of Alfeb 40mg Tablet vary from person to person and are decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Alfeb 40mg Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Alfeb 40mg Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.| What is the best time to take Alfeb 40mg Tablet?::: Alfeb 40mg Tablet is advised to be taken once a day. It can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day so that you remember to take it every day. This will help maintain the levels of Alfeb 40mg Tablet in the body. You can take this medicine with or without food.| Can Alfeb 40mg Tablet cause kidney damage?::: Alfeb 40mg Tablet may affect kidneys in different ways, though it is quite uncommon. You may experience blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine), and a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly. Rarely, it may cause changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if your kidney functions get further affected.| Can I stop taking Alfeb 40mg Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints? ::: No, do not stop taking Alfeb 40mg Tablet without your doctor's advice even if you feel better. Discontinuation of medicine may increase the levels of uric acid. It may also worsen your symptoms due to the formation of new crystals of urate in and around your joints and kidneys.| What are the things which I need to know while taking Alfeb 40mg Tablet?::: You should be aware that Alfeb 40mg Tablet may cause serious heart problems which can be life-threatening in some cases. The symptoms of heart problems include chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. It may also cause numbness or weakness in one side of your body, slurring of speech and sudden blurry vision, or sudden severe headache. Immediately inform your doctor and seek medical help if you experience any of these symptoms.| Can Alfeb 40mg Tablet cause any liver problems?::: Yes, Alfeb 40mg Tablet use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Alfeb 40mg Tablet to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain, or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea-colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).

Alfeb 40mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

-Rosuvastatin (Oral Route): Moderate

Do not consume Rosuvastatin with Febuxostat. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Rosuvastatin as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin.

| -Aminophylline (Oral Route): Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, palpitations or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.

| -Aminophylline (Injection Route): Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, palpitations or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.

| -Azathioprine (Oral Route): Moderate

Do not consume Febuxostat with Azathioprine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, blurred vision, flushing or discomfort and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust your doses as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Azathioprine.

| -Mercaptopurine (Oral Route): Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, blurred vision, flushing or discomfort and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust your doses as per the observations. Febuxostat may raise blood levels of Mercaptopurine.

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