Colchicine is used to treat acute or recurrent gout attacks and relieve the associated pain. It contains the active ingredient colchicine, which is an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the body's response to the accumulation of uric acid in the blood or increasing its level and preventing the movement of white blood cells to the sites of inflammation, which helps in relieving the pain of joint inflammation and swelling , It is also used to treat familial Mediterranean fever, a hereditary inflammatory condition that causes fever, joint swelling, and pain in the stomach and lungs.
What are the ingredients in colchicine
Colchicine tablets contain the active ingredient:
Indications for Use Colchicine
- Treatment of acute gout attacks.
- Treatment of familial Mediterranean fever.
- Helps eliminate excess uric acid in the blood.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Analgesic for pain from joint and bone inflammation.
- Reduces joint swelling.
What are the dosages of colchicine
You should consult your doctor before use to determine the appropriate dosage.
- Dosage for treating familial Mediterranean fever: Take one tablet 1-4 times a day.
- Dosage for treating acute gout attacks: Take 1-2 tablets 1-2 times a day.