Uses of Colchicine
Colchicine Tablet is used to treat and prevent gout.
How to Use Colchicine
To control a gout attack, start taking colchicine at the first signs
of an attack. Take by mouth as directed, either continuously or
only for acute gout attacks.
Colchicine Side Effects
Notify your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms
(which may indicate that you need to stop taking the drug): nausea,
stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea. Report to MD promptly: yellowing
eyes or skin, sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, muscle aches,
numbness or tingling of legs and arms, fatigue, rash, itchy skin.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Colchicine Precautions
Before using colchicine tablet, tell your doctor your medical history especially
of: kidney or heart disease, stomach or intestinal problems, bleeding
disorders, any drug allergies. Alcohol can decrease the effectiveness
of this drug. Limit alcohol consumption while taking this. Before
having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor you are
taking colchicine. If you are to take a urine test while using this
medication, tell the doctor or laboratory personnel that you are
taking colchicine because colchicine may affect the test results.
Colchicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult
your doctor before using this drug. This drug is excreted into breast
milk. Though no problems noted to date, consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Colchicine Drug Interactions
Before using colchicine, tell your doctor of all prescription and
nonprescription medicines you may use. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Colchicine Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; burning pain in throat, stomach,
and skin; and muscle weakness.
Notes
Colchicine relieves pain but only pain associated with gout. It
should not be used for any other type of pain. Do not allow anyone
else to take this medication.
Colchicine Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of colchicine tablet, take as soon as remembered;
do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
Colchicine Storage
Store colchicine tablet at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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