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Overview
COLCHICINE is a Schedule H drug.Colchicine affects the way the body responds to uric acid crystals, which reduces swelling and pain. Because colchicine was developed prior to federal regulations requiring FDA review of all marketed drug products not all uses for colchicine have been approved by the FDA. The Colcrys brand of colchicine is FDA-approved to treat or prevent gout in
Usage
COLCHICINE is generally used to treat: Familial Mediterranean Fever, Acute Gouty ArthritisFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
COLCHICINE over-dosage can result in: Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Decreased Urination, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing, FaintingCommon Side-Effects
COLCHICINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Head Headache, Throat SorenessDisease Interactions
COLCHICINE can interfere with: Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
COLCHICINE is categorized as: ANTIGOUT AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with COLCHICINE as Ingredient
COLCHICINDON 0.5MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
COLCHICINE 0.5MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
COLOCHICINE 0.5MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
GOUTNIL 0.5 MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
GOUTNIL 0.5MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
ZYCOLCHIN 0.5MG TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |
ZYCOLCHIN TAB | COLCHICINE 0.5 MG |