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What Are The Long Term Side Effects Of Goutnil And Feburic-40?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Question: Hello

I have been Prescribed Goutnil and Feburic 40 for gout (after meals). Are there any long term side effects of both these medication?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Feburic is safer than Goutnil for long term use.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Goutnil has some side effects
Common side effects- Diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain

Rare side effects of Goutnil include
Agranulocytosis Aplastic anaemia
Azoospermia Bone marrow depression
Loss of hair Myopathy
Peripheral neuritis Purpura
Thrombocytopenia.

Side effects of feburic include

Common side effects are: - headache, nausea, unexplained rash, diarrhoea, liver function test abnormalities. Swelling in the face, lips, tongue or throat regions, sweating, general illness and loss of appetite
Uncommon are:- dizziness, fatigue, oedema, altered sense of taste, increase in blood amylase, decrease in platelet count, increase in blood creatinine, and arthralgia.

Feburic is safer than Goutnil for long term use.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (12 minutes later)
Any Ayurvedic / homeopathy remedies for Gout?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

In addition to medication, the following suggestion may help you in gout. Diet has important role in gout.--
1. Ice fomentation- If the pain is not severe, try cold packs or cold compresses on the joint to lessen the inflammation and help the pain. Ice the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.
2. Rest the joint.-. Raise the joint if you can on a pillow or other soft object.
3. Plenty of water -A lack of water in your body can makes your uric acid levels raise even higher than they already are. Drinking water will help your body stabilize uric acid to a normal level.
4 Dietary advice- The Purines, which are chemicals found in some food, when they are taken in food are broken down into uric acid. A diet rich in purines can raise uric acid levels in the body, Meat and seafood may increase your risk of gout. Dairy products may lower your risk.

Following are the food items rich in purines-
1. Organ meats, such as liver, kidney, sweetbreads, and brains
2. Meats, including bacon, beef, pork, and lamb
3.Anchovies, sardines, herring, mackerel, and scallops
4. Gravy and Beer.

Food items which are moderately high in purines, but may not raise your risk of gout if are not taken in excess like fish and seafood (other than high purine seafood) oatmeal, wheat XXXXXXX and wheat germ.

Foods that are safe to eat that is they are low in purines like
1. Green vegetables, tomatoes, fruits and fruit juices
2. Breads and cereals that are not whole-grain
3. Butter, buttermilk, cheese, and eggs Chocolate and cocoa Coffee, tea, and carbonated beverages Peanut butter and nuts.

You can consult ayurveda specialist if you wish.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Are The Long Term Side Effects Of Goutnil And Feburic-40?

Brief Answer: Feburic is safer than Goutnil for long term use. Detailed Answer: Hello Goutnil has some side effects Common side effects- Diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain Rare side effects of Goutnil include Agranulocytosis Aplastic anaemia Azoospermia Bone marrow depression Loss of hair Myopathy Peripheral neuritis Purpura Thrombocytopenia. Side effects of feburic include Common side effects are: - headache, nausea, unexplained rash, diarrhoea, liver function test abnormalities. Swelling in the face, lips, tongue or throat regions, sweating, general illness and loss of appetite Uncommon are:- dizziness, fatigue, oedema, altered sense of taste, increase in blood amylase, decrease in platelet count, increase in blood creatinine, and arthralgia. Feburic is safer than Goutnil for long term use. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.