Urico-40 Tablet 15's is used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. Gout is a chronic condition caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterised by intense pain and swelling at the affected joints.

Urico-40 Tablet 15's contains febuxostat, which works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that helps your body produce uric acid), thereby reducing the level of uric acid in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints.

The common side effects of Urico-40 Tablet 15's include nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, and localised swelling due to fluid retention in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects of Urico-40 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (if your blood sugar is too high or too low).

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Urico-40 Tablet 15's, have a heart problem (Urico-40 Tablet 15's may cause heart problems that can lead to a heart attack), or have kidney/liver disease. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Urico-40 Tablet 15's should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Urico-40 Tablet 15's.

Urico-40 Tablet 15's is used to treat severe gout and prevent gout attacks. The detailed uses of Urico-40 Tablet 15's are as follows:

• Gout Management: Urico-40 Tablet 15's helps to manage gout by lowering uric acid levels, reducing pain, redness, and swelling in the joints.
• Chronic Kidney Disease Support: Urico-40 Tablet 15's also supports patients with chronic kidney disease by managing uric acid levels, which can help in protecting kidney function.
• Prevention of Gout Attacks: Urico-40 Tablet 15's is also involved in preventing gout attacks by maintaining normal uric acid levels, thereby reducing the frequency of painful episodes.
• Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis Prevention: Urico-40 Tablet 15's can prevent uric acid kidney stones by reducing uric acid levels, lowering the risk of related complications.
• Treatment of Tumour Lysis Syndrome: Urico-40 Tablet 15's manages tumour lysis syndrome in chemotherapy patients by preventing high uric acid levels caused by rapid cell breakdown.

• Urico-40 Tablet 15's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Urico-40 Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Urico-40 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors (enzymes that help your body make uric acid) used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
• It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the level of uric acid produced in the body.
• Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation.

• You should avoid taking Urico-40 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its components or have heart-related problems, as it increases the risk of a heart attack.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders.
• Stopping Urico-40 Tablet 15's may worsen your condition and increase the risk of increased uric acid levels and future gout attacks. So, do not stop Urico-40 Tablet 15's on your own.
• Some people experience more gout flare-ups when they start taking Urico-40 Tablet 15's. You should continue taking this medicine even if gout flare-ups occur. Your doctor may prescribe a combination therapy to prevent flare-ups when you start Urico-40 Tablet 15's.