Uloric
Indicated to address chronic hyperuricaemia to manage painful gout flare-ups and support long-term joint health.
- Category
- Gout Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Febuxostat
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Uloric, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Uloric vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Uloric details
- Condition
- Hyperuricaemia in Gout
- Alternative names
- febuxostat
- Therapeutic class
- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Uric Acid Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of azathioprine or mercaptopurine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; joint pain; mild rash
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; gout flares on treatment initiation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Azathioprine; Mercaptopurine; Theophylline
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe cardiovascular thromboembolic events, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address chronic hyperuricaemia to manage painful gout flare-ups and support long-term joint health.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and potently blocks the xanthine oxidase enzyme, preventing the biochemical conversion of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Uloric is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Takeda.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Febuxostat is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.