Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Colchicine Tablet

Colchicine Tablet

Generic namecolchicine
Drug classalkaloid, antigout agent
FormsCapsule, Tablet, Solution (liquid)

Colchicine is a medicine made from a plant called autumn crocus. It has been used for thousands of years to treat joint pain and swelling. It is a prescription-only medicine that comes as a tablet, capsule, or liquid.

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  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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