Generic Colchicine

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Colchicine Uses

Colchicine is used to treat attacks of gout. Colchicine will not prevent the progression of this disease. It is useful only in decreasing the incidence of attacks and in relieving pain and discomfort.

How to use Colchicine

Take Colchicine exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take oral Colchicine with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. . Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.

Colchicine Side Effects

This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives), a rash, a sore throat, a fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, tiredness or weakness, or numbness or tingling.

Colchicine Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history especially : If you have ever had an allergic reaction to colchicine, have kidney disease or poorly functioning kidneys, have liver disease, have an ulcer in your stomach or another type of stomach disease, have heart disease, have blood problems, or are elderly or debilitated. Colchicine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Colchicine may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Colchicine may increase the risk of dangerous stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking Colchicine if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Colchicine (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and others). Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist.

Colchicine Drug interactions

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially :aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), diflunisal (Dolobid), choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), and magnesium salicylate (Doan's, others), another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT), ketorolac (Toradol), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin), an over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, Colchicine, or ketoprofen, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin), a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone), insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase), and others, probenecid (Benemid), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others), or bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Colchicine.

Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Colchicine Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an allopurinol overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle weakness, burning in your throat, stomach, or skin, difficulty breathing, delirium, and seizures. An overdose of colchicine can result in death.

Colchicine Notes

Do not share Colchicine with others.

Colchicine Missed Dose

If you miss an Colchicine dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Colchicine Storage

Store Colchicine at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.

Important Note

The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

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