Taking febuxostat tablets, how long you need to continue to take after the uric acid returns to normal can not be generalized, the time may be a month or even more, specific need to refer to the blood uric acid level.
Febuxostat is a gout medication, mostly used for long-term treatment of hyperuricemia in gout patients, but generally not used for hyperuricemia without clinical symptoms.
After the medication has been used to bring uric acid under control at a normal level, it is still necessary to continue taking it for a further period of time as prescribed by the doctor, as uric acid levels may fluctuate. The exact duration can be one month or even longer, and the blood uric acid level needs to be referred to.
It is possible that taking Febuxostat may cause abnormal liver function and abnormal kidney function. Also Febuxostat should be contraindicated in patients who are being treated with azathioprine and thiopurine.
It is recommended that patients with high uric acid receive treatment and discontinue medication under the guidance of a doctor, in addition to regular review.