Boxstat 80 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Febuxostat (80mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Elcliff Formulations Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Boxstat 80 Tablet is used to treat and prevent gout by keeping uric acid levels low. Boxstat 80 Tablet is a medication used to treat and prevent gout, a condition characterized by excessive uric acid in the body forming crystals around the joints, leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to maintain low uric acid levels. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and consult your doctor for any side effects or concerns. Common side effects are not listed, but it is crucial to seek medical advice if you experience symptoms like rash, itchiness, breathing difficulties, fever, or swelling of limbs or face. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medication.
Boxstat 80 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
What is Boxstat 80 Tablet used for?
Boxstat 80 Tablet is a medication primarily used to treat gout in adults who have not responded to treatment with allopurinol or are unable to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by the buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat.
What are the side effects of Boxstat 80 Tablet?
Common side effects may include abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and increased gout symptoms or localized swelling due to fluid retention (edema). Serious side effects can be life-threatening and include heart problems, gout flares, liver issues, and severe skin or allergic reactions. If you experience any of these symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.
How long should I take Boxstat 80 Tablet?
The dose and duration of treatment with Boxstat 80 Tablet vary from person to person and are determined by your doctor. It may take several months for the medication to start preventing gout attacks. Do not stop taking Boxstat 80 Tablet without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
What is the best time to take Boxstat 80 Tablet?
Boxstat 80 Tablet should be taken once a day at the same time each day. This will help maintain consistent levels of the medication in the body. You can take it with or without food.
Can Boxstat 80 Tablet cause kidney damage?
While rare, Boxstat 80 Tablet may affect the kidneys in different ways. Potential issues include blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased protein levels), and reduced kidney function. In some cases, it may cause changes or a decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Can I stop taking Boxstat 80 Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?
No, do not stop taking Boxstat 80 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Discontinuing the medication may increase uric acid levels, leading to worsening 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 Boxstat 80 Tablet?
Be aware that Boxstat 80 Tablet may cause serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms, inform your doctor and seek medical help immediately.
Can Boxstat 80 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Boxstat 80 Tablet may cause liver issues. Your doctor may advise regular blood tests to check the functioning of your liver before and during treatment with this medication. 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.
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. Boxstat 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Your doctor has prescribed Boxstat 80 Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take it at the same time every day with or without food.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Boxstat 80 Tablet.
- When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Boxstat 80 Tablet during an acute attack of gout as that could make the attack worse.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Boxstat 80 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Boxstat 80 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Boxstat 80 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor.
