Colchicine 500mcg Tablets

Description

What this medicine is for

Colchicine 500mcg Tablets are used to treat and prevent acute gout flare-ups, a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints.

They may also be prescribed for familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and other inflammatory conditions under specialist medical supervision.

How it works

Colchicine works by reducing the inflammatory response to uric acid crystals in the joints.

This helps reduce pain, swelling, redness, and heat during a gout attack, and may also help prevent future flare-ups.

Key Benefits

• Treats acute gout attacks
• Helps prevent recurrent gout flare-ups
• Reduces inflammation caused by uric acid crystals
• May be used for familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)
• Works quickly when taken at first sign of attack

Dosage Guidance

• Take at the first sign of a gout attack as directed by your doctor
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose (risk of serious toxicity)
• Not intended for long-term daily use unless specifically prescribed
• Always follow medical instructions carefully

Common Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Rare but serious toxicity if overdosed

Warnings

Not suitable for patients with kidney or liver impairment unless closely monitored.

Avoid grapefruit juice while taking colchicine.

May interact with other medicines, including some antibiotics and statins.

Seek medical advice before use if you are taking any regular medication.

Overdose can be serious and potentially life-threatening.

Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Please refer to the official patient information leaflet supplied with your medication for full safety information, dosing instructions, and precautions before use.

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14362.pdf

Important Information

Tell your healthcare provider if you:

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Are taking other prescription medicines
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Experience severe gastrointestinal side effects
• Have recurrent or worsening gout attacks

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