Colchicine
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
liver disease
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- new symptoms occur
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- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
FDA Safety Alerts
There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.
Manufacturer Warnings
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
temporarily:
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- reduces fever
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- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- the common cold
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- flu
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- headache
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- sore throat
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- toothache
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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Sources
Colchicine Manufacturers
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Prasco Laboratories
![Colchicine Tablet, Film Coated [Prasco Laboratories]](/wp-content/themes/bootstrap/assets/img/loading2.gif)
Colchicine | Western Family Foods Inc
• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) • shake well before using • mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. • remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL or tsp)* under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor 24-35 2-3 years 5 mL (1 tsp) 36-47 4-5 years 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) 48-59 6-8 years 10 mL (2 tsp) 60-71 9-10 years 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) 72-95 11 years 15 mL (3 tsp)*or as directed by a doctor
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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Remedyrepack Inc.
Colchicine | Remedyrepack Inc.
The dosage for adults and adolescents older than 16 years of age is 0.6 mg (one tablet) once or twice daily. Maximum dose 1.2 mg/day.
Dosage reduction should be carefully considered in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function and in patients who are receiving concomitant treatment with P-gp and CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Colchicine tablets are administered orally, without regard to meals.
Colchicine is not an analgesic medication and should not be used to treat pain from other causes.
The safety and efficacy of colchicine in children to reduce the incidence of acute gout flares has not been evaluated.
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West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
Colchicine | Kingdom Animalia, Llc Dba Hourglass Cosmetics
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating reapply at least every 2 hours. Sun Protection MeasuresSpending time in the sun increases you risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses. Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor.
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![Colchicine Capsule [West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=547a57d9-5bc6-4c80-b113-d64a3961b7f2&name=Illusionctn.jpg)
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