Ritemed Colchicine Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Colchicine

Indications/Uses

Acute gout & for short term prophylaxis during initial therapy w/ allopurinol & uricosuric drugs.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Gout Initially 1 mg followed by 500 mcg every 2-3 hr until relieved. Max: 6 mg. Should not be repeated w/in 3 days. W/ allopurinol or uricosuric drugs 500 mcg bid-tid.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hemodialysis; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Patients w/ renal/hepatic impairment receiving P-glycoprotein or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Avoid in patients w/ blood disorder. Cardiac, hepatic, GI disease. Debilitated patients. Lactation. Elderly. Not recommended for childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting & abdominal pain; diarrhoea, GI haemorrhage, skin rashes & renal/hepatic damage.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ritemed Colchicine tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

100's (P435/box, P4.35/tab)

Ritemed Colchicine

colchicine

Manufacturer:

XL Lab

Distributor:

RiteMED