What is Uloric?

Uloric, containing the medication febuxostat, is a gout medication which is used to keep uric acid levels from getting too high. Uloric should only be used for people who cannot take allopurinol or when allopurinol has stopped working.

How does Uloric work?

Uloric works by reducing the production of uric acid in your body as a build-up of uric acid can cause gout symptoms. This medication is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur. In order to be effective, febuxostat should be used regularly and you may continue to have gout attacks for several months after starting to use this medication while the body removes additional uric acid.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication.

• Uloric should be taken orally and can be taken with or without food.
• Your Uloric dosage is based on your medical condition and your response to treatment. Do not change or increase your dosage of this gout medicine without consulting with a doctor.
• In order to be effective, febuxostat should be used regularly and you may continue to have gout attacks for several months after starting to use this medication while the body removes additional uric acid.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history, especially of cancer, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, kidney disease or organ transplant.
• If you are pregnant.

Also be aware that:

• Febuxostat should only be used when clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Uloric may cause very serious side effects, and should only be used if you cannot take allopurinol or if allopurinol did not work to lower your uric acid level.

Common Uloric side effects may include but are not limited to:

• Gout flares.
• Abnormal liver function tests.
• Nausea or joint pain.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following febuxostat side effects:

• Pain in the chest, jaw or left arm or sudden severe headaches.
• Unusual sweating
• Shortness of breath
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness, fainting or weakness on one side of the body.
• Sudden vision changes.
• Confusion or trouble speaking.
• Signs of liver disease such as nausea that won’t stop, stomach or abdominal pain, dark urine or jaundice.
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, itching, severe dizziness, breathing problems or swelling of the face, tongue or throat.

Q: Why is Uloric prescribed?

A: Uloric is prescribed to treat the symptoms of gout when allopurinol has stopped working or for people who cannot take allopurinol. It is a gout medication used to keep your uric acid levels from getting too high.

Q: How much does Uloric cost?

A: The price of Uloric depends on the strength and quantity purchased. You can save up to 90% on the cost of your medication by buying Uloric online with Canada Drugs and you can save even more by buying a 90 day supply of this gout medicine. No Uloric coupon is needed to get our great prices.

Q: What is the Uloric generic alternative?

A: Generic Uloric is known as Febuxostat and is available in strengths of 40mg and 80mg. Febuxostat may offer even better savings on the cost of your medication.