Colcrys
Formulated to alleviate acute gout attacks, indicated to target inflammation and provide relief from sudden joint pain.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Colchicine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
Colcrys details
- Condition
- Gout
- Alternative names
- Colchimax
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Pharmacological class
- Tubulin inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- familial mediterranean fever
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for muscle pain or weakness; use with caution in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; myalgia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
- Drug interactions
- clarithromycin; cyclosporin; statins
- Age restrictions
- Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to colchicine; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; pancytopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate acute gout attacks, indicated to target inflammation and provide relief from sudden joint pain.
Mechanism of action
Colchicine interferes with the function of microtubules in white blood cells. By inhibiting neutrophil migration and activation at the site of inflammation, it reduces the inflammatory response associated with gout crystals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended unless clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is distributed into breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Colcrys
Colcrys is designed for the management of gout, utilizing the active ingredient colchicine to prevent and control acute attacks. The same compound is also marketed under brands like Colchimax, providing a therapeutic option for patients. It is supplied as a tablet, typically available in 0.5mg strength to support specific treatment requirements.
Buying Colcrys online
Colcrys is registered across 13 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. For expats or travellers based far from a well stocked pharmacy, generic colchicine, frequently manufactured in India, offers a more affordable alternative to the original brand. This medication remains one of the most ordered items for gout management across the region, allowing for consistent access to essential supplies.