Colchicine Tablets
Colchicine tablets for acute gout and familial Mediterranean fever. It stops white blood cells from migrating to uric acid deposits.
- Category
- Gout Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Colchicine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Colchicine Tablets on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Acute Gout Flare · Familial Mediterranean Fever
- Alternative names
- colgout
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-Gout Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Microtubule Disrupter
- Known off-label uses
- pericarditis
- Contraindications
- renal or hepatic impairment concurrent with P-gp or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; fatigue; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Clarithromycin; Ketoconazole; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe bone marrow depression, requires immediate medical attention; rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Colchicine tablets for acute gout and familial Mediterranean fever. It stops white blood cells from migrating to uric acid deposits.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts microtubular function in leucocytes, stopping their migration to uric acid crystals and suppressing localised inflammatory signaling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential developmental toxicity. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What kind of medicine is Colchicine?
Colchicine is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, colchicine, rather than under a brand. The exact manufacturer depends on stock.
How is Colchicine priced?
The price varies with pack size. Colchicine comes in a 0.5mg strength, in packs of 60 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above in rand, converted from US dollars. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other names is Colchicine sold under?
Other brand names for colchicine include Colgout.
What is Colchicine used for?
Colchicine is used for acute gout flare and familial mediterranean fever.
How long does Colchicine take to work?
Colchicine usually starts to work within 12 to 24 hours, and its effect lasts about 12 hours. This varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Colchicine?
The common side effects of colchicine are nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Less common ones include abdominal pain, fatigue and headache. Serious but less common side effects include severe bone marrow depression and rhabdomyolysis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Colchicine interact with?
Colchicine can interact with clarithromycin, ketoconazole and grapefruit. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Colchicine.
Can I buy Colchicine over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Colchicine. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Colchicine to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Colchicine Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Colchicine.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.