Colchicum Autumnale
Colchicine 0.5mg tablets, used for gout. It blocks tubulin polymerisation, so neutrophils do not migrate into the inflamed joint.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Colchicine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Colchicum Autumnale on your behalf.
- Condition
- Gout
- Alternative names
- Colchimax
- Therapeutic class
- Gout suppressant
- Pharmacological class
- Gout suppressant
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; reduce use in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- vomiting; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Invidior
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from light.
- Drug interactions
- clarithromycin; cyclosporin
- Age restrictions
- Use as prescribed by a physician.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to colchicine; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention; neuromyopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Colchicine 0.5mg tablets, used for gout. It blocks tubulin polymerisation, so neutrophils do not migrate into the inflamed joint.
Mechanism of action
Colchicine acts by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation into microtubules, which prevents the migration of neutrophils into the site of inflammation, thereby alleviating gout flare-ups.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally not recommended. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Colchicum Autumnale contains colchicine, a standard medication used for gout. The same active ingredient is also sold as Colchimax, supplied as 0.5mg tablets. This preparation is a commonly chosen option for those requiring this specific dosage form to manage their symptoms.
Buying Colchicum Autumnale online
Generic colchicine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, offering an accessible solution for expats and people living without easy access to a pharmacy.
What you will receive
Colchicum Autumnale is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Colchicine, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.