Colgout Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Colchicine

Indications/Uses

Relief of pain in acute gout; polyarthritis associated w/ sarcoidosis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 1 mg then 500 mcg 2-3 hrly until relief is obtained. Prophylaxis: 500 mcg bd or tds.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Elderly & debilitated patients, cardiac or GI disease, renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, reversible muscular weakness, urticaria, dermatitis, purpura. Rarely, hypersensitivity.

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MIMS Class

Hyperuricemia & Gout Preparations

ATC Classification

M04AC01 - colchicine ; Belongs to the class of preparations with no effect on uric acid metabolism. Used in the treatment of gout.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Colgout tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

30's

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