Colchicine is potentially toxic and should not be used exceeding the dosage prescribed by a medical specialist.
Colchicine should be used with caution in elderly, debilitated patients and those with heart, liver, kidney, and gastro-intestinal diseases.
Colchicine has adversely affected spermatogenesis in humans under certain treatment conditions. Patients on long-term treatment should undergo regular blood tests.
Inform a doctor if the patient experience skin rash, sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding, bruising, fatigue or weakness, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Stop the drug as soon as the gout pain subsides or when the first sign is nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea. If symptoms persist, inform a doctor.
This medicinal product contains lactose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines: Colchicine does not affect the ability to drive and operate machinery.