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Medicines febuxostat magnesiumQuestion & answer

febuxostat magnesium · Medicine question

Does it treat pain during an acute gout attack?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

No. It lowers uric acid and is not a painkiller for an acute attack.

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