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Colchicine
Drug Uses
Colchicine is used to treat painful attacks of gout, as well as to prevent or
reduce the frequency of such attacks. Oral colchicines is used for moderate attacks.
How Taken
For an acute attack, 0.5 to 1.2mg immediately then 0.5 or 0.6my every 1 or 2 hours,
or 1 to 1.2mg every 2 hours, to a maximum of 6mg.
Colchicine Precautions
Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the medicine will affect you.
Avoid alcohol. Make sure you understand how to take the drug as treatments vary.
Missed Dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and resume your regular dosage schedule.
Colchicine Side Effects
Severe stomach or abdominal pains and cramps, severe diarrhea, fever, sore throat,
skin rash, itching and redness and unusual bleeding or bruising are considered serious
side effects and warrant medical attention immediately.
Less serious side effects include
mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, dry, peeling or flaky skin.
Storage
Store in tightly sealed container and keep away from heat, moisture and direct light.
Keep away from extremes in temperature.
Overdose
Symptoms that might occur as a result of an overdose include fever, convulsions, confusion,
disorientation, delirium, rapid or irregular breathing, sharp, burning pain in stomach and bloody diarrhea.
More Information
Read the label carefully and make sure you understand how many tablets constitute the correct dose.
Many patients find it helpful to write the dosing plan on an index card and to carry a copy in a wallet or handbag.
Do not continue taking colchicines during an acute goat attack if you begin feeling nauseated,
begin vomiting or develop diarrhea. Call your doctor immediately.
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