What is the dosage of febuxostat tablets

The recommended oral dosage of febuxostat tablets is 20mg to 80mg taken once daily. The initial recommended dosage of Febuxostat Tablets is 20mg per day, after 4 weeks of administration, the dosage will be gradually increased according to the blood uric acid level by 20mg each time, and the maximum dosage will be 80mg per day, and the lowest effective dosage will be maintained after the blood uric acid value reaches the standard (<6 mg/dL or <360µmol/L). Febuxostat tablets are mainly used clinically for the long-term treatment of hyperuricemia caused by gout, and the use of this drug is not recommended for hyperuricemia without clinical symptoms. Febuxostat tablets may cause liver function abnormalities, nausea, arthralgia, skin rash and other adverse reactions. The drug is contraindicated in patients undergoing treatment with azathioprine and mercaptopurine. Note that the use of the drug in the early stages of gout attacks may cause an increase in the frequency of gout attacks; pregnant women, lactating women should be cautious, and patients with severe kidney injury should be cautious. It is recommended that febuxostat be taken under the guidance of a physician, and should not be used without authorization.