Febuxostat

( Uloric )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 22, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Febuxostat

Common Brands:

Uloric

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Xanthine oxidase inhibitors

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Prevention of gout flares in people who cannot take or do not respond to allopurinol

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Febuxostat (Uloric) Drug Class

Febuxostat (feb-ux-oh-stat) belongs to a group of drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

Febuxostat (Uloric) Age Range

Febuxostat is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients.