How Colchicine should be taken.
Take each dose of Colchicine with a full glass of water. You may take this medication up to once every hour until the pain is relieved, until the maximum amount of medication has been taken, or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs. To prevent an attack from occurring, you may take Colchicine every day or several days a week. Do not take more doses than your physician prescribed.
Precautions or Warnings for Colchicine
Do not take Colchicine without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby. Talk to your physician if you are or plan on becoming pregnant as this medication may have harmful effects on the unborn baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Colchicine
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Colchicine and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Side effects that may be possible for Colchicine
Some of the side effects that may occur while taking Colchicine include: difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; fever; rash; numbness or tingling.
How to store Colchicine
Store Colchicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
What to do when overdosing on Colchicine
Symptoms of a colchicine overdose include nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; diarrhea; muscle weakness; burning in your throat, stomach, or skin; difficulty breathing; delirium; and seizures. An overdose of colchicine can result in death. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
Other information on Colchicine
Tell your physician and pharmacist about all medications that you are taking. Colchicine may interact with other drugs.
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