Urate-loweringPrescription only
Febuxostat
Tablet
Quick Summary
Febuxostat reduces uric acid production.
Gout
Medical Uses
Gout: Long-term prevention.
How it's taken
Take once a day.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you and how long to take it.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you. Follow their instructions and the label.
Common Side Effects
Gout flares
At the start.
Nausea
Sometimes.
Liver changes
Checked.
Interactions
Azathioprine
Not combined.
Critical Warnings
Heart disease
Black Box Warning: Use with care if you have heart disease.
Liver checks
Blood tests.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Febuxostat: drug information(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine