Colchicine

Description

Composition : Colchicine
Form: Tablet
Strength Available: 0.5 mg
Packing: Strip of 10 Tablets
Country Of Origin: India

Colchicine Brand Name :

• Zycolchin (Zydus Cadila)
• Goutnil (Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd)
• Colchigout (Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd)
• Geton (Ajanta Pharma limited)

Colchicine for gout– Effective Relief for Gout and Inflammatory Conditions

Colchicine 0.5 mg or colchicine 0.6 mg tablet is a trusted antigout agent used for the short-term management of gout attacks and to prevent recurrence in adults. Colchicine Tablet effectively reduces inflammation, swelling, and joint pain by preventing the formation of uric acid crystals.

By lowering uric acid levels in the blood, it minimizes the buildup of these crystals, helping to relieve pain and prevent further complications.

Key Uses of colchicine 0.6 mg tablet

✔ Gout Management: Provides short-term relief from acute gout attacks and prevents their recurrence.
✔ Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF): Helps control fever attacks and reduces the risk of amyloidosis by decreasing the production of abnormal amyloid proteins.

How colchicine 0.5 mg tablet Works

It functions as an antigout agent by reducing uric acid crystal accumulation in the joints, preventing inflammation and pain. In Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), it limits the production of amyloid proteins, which are responsible for organ dysfunction caused by amyloidosis.

Recommended Dosage

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.
• It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day for consistency.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the medication in its original, tightly closed container and out of reach of children.

Possible Side Effects of Colchicine Tablet

Colchicine is generally well-tolerated but may cause some mild to moderate side effects, including:
✔ Nausea
✔ Vomiting
✔ Abdominal pain
✔ Diarrhea
✔ Muscle pain

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any severe or unusual symptoms.

Precautions to Consider

• Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking.
• Serious Reactions: If you experience persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or tingling in your fingers or toes, seek medical attention.
• Blood Cell Production: It may lower your body’s ability to produce new blood cells. Watch for signs like frequent bruising, bleeding, or fatigue.
• Medical Conditions: Do not use if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting a doctor.