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Colchicine
INFORMATION ABOUT COLCHICINE
Colchicine Uses
Colchicine is used to prevent gout.
How Colchicine works
Colchicine reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.
Common side effects of Colchicine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Abdominal cramp, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Fatigue, Headache
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
10 Apr 2025 | 04:39 AM (UTC)
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Colchiget
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Colchimap
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Corchico
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Xabix Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
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Colchigo
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Biovia Life Sciences
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Goutrest
₹30 to ₹30
Goldenlad Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
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Colchicindon
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Zydus Cadila
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Colchicine
  • Colchicine is used for the treatment and prevention of gout.
  • It interacts with many different medicines. Inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking.
  • Inform your doctor if you have serious nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have tingling in your fingers or toe.
  • It can lower your body's ability to make new blood cells. Inform your doctor know if you have frequent bleeding, bruising, fevers, or if you are always tired.
  • Do not take Colchicine if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Colchicine is used for the treatment and prevention of gout.
  • It interacts with many different medicines. Inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking.
  • Inform your doctor if you have serious nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have tingling in your fingers or toe.
  • It can lower your body's ability to make new blood cells. Inform your doctor know if you have frequent bleeding, bruising, fevers, or if you are always tired.
  • Do not take Colchicine if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Colchicine
Don’t stop your medication abruptly. Consult your doctor before stopping any medicine, and never attempt to do it on your own
Yes. It has an expiry. Do not take Colchicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
Colchicine is known to cause weight loss. If you experience such side effects, always consult your doctor
Yes, hair loss is one of it’s side effect
Colchicine may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, take Colchicine as recommended by your doctor
Colchicine very cause liver damage, but on high dose it may cause liver damage.