Prescription
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor (uric acid lowering agent)
Febuxostat
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Febuxostat is a medicine that lowers the level of uric acid in your blood by blocking the enzyme that produces it, helping to prevent gout attacks and kidney problems caused by too much uric acid.
What is it used for?
Gout (a type of severe joint pain and swelling caused by high uric acid)high uric acid levels in the blood
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.