Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg

Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg contains Colchicine 0.5mg, an anti-inflammatory medicine for gout. Made by Lahore Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd, it is prescribed for gout attacks, gout prevention, familial Mediterranean fever and pericarditis. Pack size: 100 tablets.

Uses of Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg

Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg is used to treat sudden gout attacks and to help prevent attacks, especially when starting urate-lowering treatment such as allopurinol. It is also used long term for familial Mediterranean fever, and doctors may prescribe it for pericarditis (inflammation around the heart). It is useful for people who cannot take anti-inflammatory painkillers.

How Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg works

Colchicine stops white blood cells from moving into the joint and reacting to urate crystals. It does this by blocking microtubules, structures these cells need to move, which reduces the inflammation, swelling and pain of a gout attack.

Possible side effects

Gut-related side effects are the most common with Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg, such as:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain

Stop taking it and get medical help straight away for severe diarrhoea or vomiting, muscle pain or weakness, numbness or tingling, unusual bleeding or bruising, or a sore throat with fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Never take more than prescribed; the gap between a helpful and a harmful amount is small.
• Many medicines interact with it, including clarithromycin, erythromycin, some antifungals, ciclosporin, verapamil, diltiazem and statins, so tell your doctor about everything you take.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking it.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, as it may need to be avoided or used with care.
• Discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding and contraception with your doctor before using it.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg online in Pakistan

Order Colchicine Tablets 0.5mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.