Details

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Manufacturer: .

Noripharma Sdn. Bhd.,

Registration Number:

MAL11035011AZ

Contents

Colchicine 0.6 mg

Indications:

• Treatment of acute gout

• Prophylaxis of recurrent gout

• Prevention of acute attacks during initial therapy with allopurinol and uricosuric drugs

 

Instructions:

• Administration:

  • Take orally with or without food.

  • Swallow tablets whole with water; do not chew or crush.

  • Maintain a consistent daily dosing schedule.

• Dosage:

  • Acute Gout:

    • 1–2 tablets every 2 hours until pain relief or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs.

    • The usual amount of colchicine required in a course of therapy may range from 4–8 mg.

    • Pain and swelling usually abate within 12 hours and are usually gone within 48–72 hours.

  • Prophylaxis:

    • Depending on the severity and patient's response and tolerance, the dosage varies from 1 tablet daily 1–4 times weekly to 1 tablet daily.

  • Pseudogout:

    • To relieve acute attack: 1–2 tablets every 2 hours until pain relief or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs.

    • Prophylaxis: Depending on the severity and patient's response and tolerance, up to 2 tablets daily.