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Colchicine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Colchicine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Colchicine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Kidneys?
Use of Colchicine may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
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.
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.
Colchicine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colchicine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colchicine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Colchicine has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Colchicine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Colchicine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Colchicine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Colchicine together with food.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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