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  • 29/01/2025

Can you tell me if taking febuxostat 40 would be okay instead of febutaz 40? Ive been taking febutaz 40mg for about 13 days now, but I ran out and the pharmacy near me only had febuxostat 40. They said its the same thing, but I just want to make sure its safe before switching. Is there any difference between the two?

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Those are exactly the same medicines , just with different brand names

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  1. Medication Equivalence
    Febuxostat and Febutaz are essentially the same medication, as Febutaz is a brand name for febuxostat 40 mg.

  2. Switching Brands
    Switching between these brands is generally safe if the dosage is the same and prescribed by a doctor.

  3. Consultation Advice
    Consult your prescribing physician or pharmacist before making any changes to ensure safety and proper monitoring.

  4. Health Considerations
    Age and gender do not affect the equivalence, but overall health and kidney function should be considered by your doctor.

Answered 20/08/2025

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