Foxstat 20mg Tablet

Quick info

Foxstat 20mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent gout by keeping uric acid levels low in the body. Foxstat 20mg Tablet is a medication designed 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, thereby reducing the frequency of gout attacks. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and consult your doctor for any side effects or concerns.

How it works

Foxstat 20mg Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

Direction of use

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. Foxstat 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Your doctor has prescribed Foxstat 20mg 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 Foxstat 20mg Tablet.
• When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Foxstat 20mg Tablet during an acute attack as it could worsen the attack.
• 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 immediately if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever, or swelling of limbs or face.