Colchicine tablets are an alkaloid indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares in adults., Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in adults and children 4 years or older ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Colchicine. Full label: DailyMed.
Colchicine tablets are an alkaloid indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares in adults., Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in adults and children 4 years or older ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ). 1.1 Gout Flares Colchicine tablets are indicated for prophylaxis and the treatment of acute gout flares., Prophylaxis of Gout Flares: Colchicine tablets are indicated for prophylaxis of gout flares., Treatment of Gout Flares: Colchicine tablets are indicated for treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Colchicine. Full label: DailyMed.
The long-term use of colchicine is established for FMF and the prophylaxis of gout flares, but the safety and efficacy of repeat treatment for gout flares has not been evaluated. The dosing regimens for colchicine tablets are different for each indication and must be individualized. The recommended dosage of colchicine tablets depends on the patient’s age, renal function, hepatic function and use of coadministered drugs.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine tablets in conjunction with P-gp or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (this includes all protease inhibitors except fosamprenavir). In these patients, life-threatening and fatal colchicine toxicity has been reported with colchicine taken in therapeutic doses. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should not be given colchicine tablets in conjunction with P-gp or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Fatal overdoses have been reported with colchicine in adults and children. Keep colchicine tablets out of the reach of children ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. )., Blood dyscrasias: myelosuppression, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia and aplastic anemia have been reported ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. )., Monitor for toxicity and if present consider temporary interruption or discontinuation of colchicine ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., Error!
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Prophylaxis of Gout Flares: The most commonly reported adverse reaction in clinical trials of colchicine for the prophylaxis of gout was diarrhea. Treatment of Gout Flares: The most common adverse reactions reported in the clinical trial with colchicine tablets for treatment of gout flares were diarrhea (23%) and pharyngolaryngeal pain (3%).
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
11 products from 7 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochidol Tablet | Colchicine | Omnica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.. | |
| Cochine 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Colchidol 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Omnica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.. | |
| Zycolchin 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited. | |
| Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
| Colchiget Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Colochicine 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
| Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Goutnil 0.5mg Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Zycolchin Tablet | Colchicine (0.5mg) | Zydus Cadila | strip of 10 tablets |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
