When is the best time to take Febuxostat tablets?
Disease description:
I have always frequently experienced pain in my toes, and I didn't pay much attention to it before. Now, after visiting the hospital, I was diagnosed with gout. The doctor prescribed me febuxostat tablets. May I ask, when is the best time to take febuxostat tablets?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
The administration time of febuxostat tablets (also known as febuxostat tablets) should be determined by considering multiple factors.
1. Since febuxostat tablets are not affected by food or antacids, they can be taken either before or after meals. To reduce gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and vomiting, it is recommended to take them half an hour after a meal.
2. To ensure stable blood drug concentrations and enhance efficacy, it is recommended to take the medication at the same time every day. For example, if the first dose is taken after breakfast, subsequent doses should also be taken after breakfast.
Febuxostat tablets are prescription medication and must be taken under the guidance of a physician. Uric acid levels should be monitored regularly to adjust the treatment plan according to the patient's condition.
