Colchicine 0.6 mg - 30 Tabs $48
Colchicine 0.6 mg - 60 Tabs $58
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Drug Uses
Colchicine is used to treat attacks of gout.
How Taken
Take each dose of Colchicine with a full glass of water. You may take this
medicine up to once every hour until the pain is relieved, until the maximum
amount of medicine has been taken, or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
occurs. To prevent an attack from occurring, you may take Colchicine every
day or several days a week. Do not take more doses than your doctor prescribed.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Colchicine without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. Talk to your doctor if you are or plan on becoming
pregnant as this medicine may have harmful effects on the unborn baby.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time
for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Some of the side effects that may occur while taking Colchicine include:
difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue,
or face; fever; rash; numbness or tingling.
Overdose
Symptoms of a colchicine overdose include nausea; vomiting; stomach pain;
diarrhea; muscle weakness; burning in your throat, stomach, or skin; difficulty
breathing; delirium; and seizures. An overdose of colchicine can result in
death. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
More Information
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines that you are taking.
Colchicine may interact with other drugs.
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