Brand name: Colgout TM
Active ingredients: colchicine
What it is used for
Relief of pain in acute gout. Colchicine should not be used unless NSAIDS are contraindicated, or have been used and found to lack analgesic efficacy or to have unacceptable side effects in the individual patient. Colchicine is not an analgesic and does not provide relief from other types of pain.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
round white slightly biconvex tablets embossed "C",on the upper face side, and plain on the bottom facet
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient colchicine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems