Colchicine Benefits & Uses

Colchicine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

Familial Mediterranean Fever

Colchicine 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: Gout 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: Gout 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: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) 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: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) 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

Colchicine Side Effects

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

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Fatigue

Common

Diarrhoea

Colchicine Related Warnings

Is the use of Colchicine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Colchicine. If you are pregnant, do not take Colchicine without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Colchicine safe during breastfeeding?

Colchicine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Liver?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Colchicine on the Heart?

Colchicine can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Colchicine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Colchicine

Is this Colchicine habit forming or addictive?

Colchicine is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Colchicine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Colchicine for mental disorders.

No

Colchicine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Colchicine

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Colchicine with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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