Goutrelefe 0,5 Mg & 1 Mg 0,5 mg & 1 mg FC tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of acute attacks of gout.
Dosage (summary)
Initial dose: 0.5-1 mg, then 0.5 mg every 2 hours until relief or GI symptoms occur. Max: 6 mg in 3 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- P-glycoprotein inhibitors
- Macrolide antibiotics
- Oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to colchicine
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Blood dyscrasias
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Avoid use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Report any signs of toxicity
- Use effective contraception in women of childbearing potential
Serious warnings
- Narrow therapeutic window
- Potentially fatal overdose
- Monitor for blood dyscrasias
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