Colchicum Autumnale
Formulated to alleviate acute gouty arthritis, this medication is indicated to target and mitigate inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Colchicine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
Colchicum Autumnale details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Generally not recommended.
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
Formulated to alleviate acute gouty arthritis, this medication is indicated to target and mitigate inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Colchicum Autumnale
Colchicum Autumnale contains colchicine, a standard medication used for gout. The same active ingredient is also sold as Colchimax, supplied as 0.5mg tablets. Produced by Invidior, this preparation is a commonly chosen option for those requiring this specific dosage form to manage their symptoms.
Buying Colchicum Autumnale online
Colchicum Autumnale is registered across 14 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with availability also in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. 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. It is one of the most ordered items across the region and can be ordered online with delivery across these markets.