How do you pronounce colchicine?
What is colchicine used for?
Colchicine is a medicine for treating inflammation and pain. It can be used to: treat flare-ups (attacks) of gout. prevent increased flare-ups of gout when you first start on a medicine like allopurinol – taken to manage your condition long term.
What are the side effects of colchicine?
Diarrhea, nausea, cramping, abdominal pain, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Can you buy Colchicine over the counter?
Ordering online – Colchicine is a prescription-only medication, so you can‘t get it over-the-counter.