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Uloric (Febuxastat)
Uloric is a prescription medication given to treathyperuricemia, which is excess uric acid that leads togout attacks. Symptoms of gout are located in thejoints, particularly the toe, ankle, foot, and knee joints. Symptoms may include stiffness, swelling, pain, and lumps. Uloric works by decreasing the amount of uric acid circulating in the bloodstream, which reduces the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Uloric belongs to the class of medicationsXanthine Oxidase Inhibitors. Fact Table Formula C16H16N2O3S License US FDA Bioavailability 49% Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Febuxastat Elimination half-life 5 to 8 hours Dosage (Strength) 40mg, 80mg Pregnancy No known risks Brands Uloric and Adenuric Protein binding 99% % PubChem CID 134018 MedlinePlus a609020 ChEBI 31596 ATC code M04AA03 DrugBank DB04854 KEGG D01206 Routes of administration By mouth (tablets)

Uloric (Febuxastat)

  • The starting dose of Uloric is 40 mg by mouth once daily. Your prescriber may increase the dose to 80 mg after two weeks if the response to medication is inadequate. It can be increased one more time if needed to 120 mg once daily. Your dosage may need to be adjusted if you have kidney problems.
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