Goutgesic 80 contain the active substance febuxostat and are used to treat gout, which is associated with an excess of a chemical called uric acid (urate) in the body. In some people, the amount of uric acid builds up in the blood and may become too high to remain soluble. When this happens, urate crystals may form in and around the joints and kidneys. These crystals can cause sudden, severe pain, redness, warmth and swelling in a joint (known as a gout attack). Left untreated, larger deposits called tophi may form in and around joints. These tophi may cause joint and bone damage. Goutgesic 80 work by reducing uric acid levels. Keeping uric acid levels low by taking Goutgesic 80 once every day stops crystals building up, and over time it reduces symptoms. Keeping uric acid levels sufficiently low for a long enough period can also shrink tophi. Goutgesic 80 are for adults.
Dose
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. For treatment of hyperuricemia in patients with gout, Goutgesic is recommended at 40 mg or 80 mg once daily. One tablet of Goutgesic-40 daily is recommended as starting dose. For patients who do not achieve a serum uric acid (sUA) less than 6 mg/dL after two weeks with 40 mg, Goutgesic-80 is recommended. Goutgesic can be taken without regard to food or antacid use. Or as directed by the Physician.
Precaution
Talk to your doctor before taking Goutgesic 80:
• if you have or have had heart failure, heart problems, or stroke
• if you have or have had renal disease and/or serious allergic reaction to Allopurinol (a medication used for the treatment of gout)
• if you have or have had liver disease or liver function test abnormalities
• if you have thyroid problems. Should you experience allergic reactions to Goutgesic 80, stop taking this medicine. Your doctor might decide to permanently stop treatment with Goutgesic 80.
