Colchicine Benefits & Uses

Colchicine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

Familial Mediterranean Fever

Colchicine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take

Colchicine Related Warnings

Is the use of Colchicine safe for pregnant women?

Colchicine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Colchicine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Colchicine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Kidneys?

Use of Colchicine may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Liver?

Colchicine may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Heart?

Effects of Colchicine on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Colchicine with Other Drugs

Colchicine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colchicine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Colchicine

Is this Colchicine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Colchicine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Colchicine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Colchicine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Colchicine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Colchicine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Colchicine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Colchicine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Colchicine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Colchicine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gloperba® (colchicine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 214

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