Geton Benefits & Uses

Geton is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

Familial Mediterranean Fever

Geton 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Geton Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Geton is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Fatigue

Common

Diarrhoea

Geton Related Warnings

Is the use of Geton safe for pregnant women?

Geton should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Geton safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Geton on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Geton on the Liver?

Effects of Geton on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Geton on the Heart?

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

Severe

Severe Interaction of Geton with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Geton Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Geton

Is this Geton habit forming or addictive?

Geton does not cause addiction.

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

Geton does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Geton should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Geton is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Geton Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geton

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Geton, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Geton

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

Unknown

See all substitutes for Geton

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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