Welcome to today’s review of a product called Uloric Febuxostat. The product is a prescription medicine that aims to lower blood uric acid levels in adults who have gout. If you have not had a history of gout, then, Febuxostat will not remedy your high uric acid. The product should not be taken if you are consuming azathioprine and mercaptopurine. Uloric has proclaimed that the results of Febuxostat may vary from individuals  

Ingredients

Active

  • Febuxostat

Inactive

  • Lactose Monohydrate - natural sugar found in milk.
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose - bulking agent in food production.
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - used as an excipient and lubricant.
  • Sodium Croscarmellose - used in food as an emulsifier.
  • Silicon Dioxide - major constituent of sand.
  • Magnesium Stearate - saturated fatty acid found in many foods.
  • Opadry II.

Uloric strives to lower uric acid to less than 6 mg.

Dosage

Before consuming Febuxostat, consult your doctor to determine your present medical condition and prescribed dosage. Generally, one tablet of Uloric should be taken daily. Febuxostat is available in 40 mg and 80 mg doses. The tablets may be consumed with or without food or antacids. Inform your doctor of any history of liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor of vitamins and medications you are consuming. Pregnant women should inform the health expert of their condition.

Possible Side Effects & Testimonials

One of the most common side effects of Uloric is liver problems, gout flares, joint pain and rash. The manufacturer has also reported several cases of heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths, which were discovered during clinical studies. Once you begin to take Uloric, your gout may flare up.  In such an instance, do not discontinue use of Uloric. Your doctor should provide you with medicines to combat the gout flares. Another side effect reported was the fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure. A customer of the product reported that once she had consumed the product, a burning rash developed over her entire body and her face started to swell up.

Price and Guarantee

As the product is a prescribed medicine, the price is not stipulated on the manufacturer’s website as outlet prices vary. Walmart, for example, is selling the 40 mg (30 tablets) for $370. There is no guarantee accompanying the product on the website or at the outlets.

Conclusion of Our Uloric Febuxostat Review

Uloric Febuxostat is prescription medicine to lower blood uric acid levels in adults who have gout. The product has been reported for numerous side effects. The most concerning being cases of heart attacks, strokes and even a heart-related death. Other side effects include liver problems, gout flares, joint pain and rash. A customer reported having had a burning rash breakout all over her body upon consumption of the product. The product has proven to have serious side effects as well as a hefty price tag of $370 for 30 tablets. Furthermore, the manufacturer has not provided any guarantee for the product. A medical doctor should be consulted and informed of the current medical condition prior to use.

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Being born to nomadic parents, Evelyn's love of travel developed early as did her need to better understand food allergies. She was diagnosed as ‘gluten intolerant’ at the age of 12 and her relationship with gluten-free foods began. It took some time to perfect but Evelyn's gluten-free chocolate cake has a reputation for high standards.

After settling in London with her life partner, Anna, she earned her BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from King's College over ten years ago. Since then, she has developed a successful home-based practice specializing in food-related allergies but works closely as a freelance consultant in several clinics treating eating disorders.  

Always one to challenge herself, she started studying Chinese Herbal Medicine after visiting Beijing recently and is well on her way to becoming a qualified herbal practitioner specializing in gastrointestinal problems.

She is currently busy planning a 6-month clinically funded trip to India with her partner to research the role of various types of turmeric (rich in curcuminoids) for improving digestion and health in general. She's looking forward to putting her backpack on as that’s where she feels like home!