Colchicine — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Colchicine ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Anti-gout Agent (Alkaloid). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Colchicine is a anti-gout agent (alkaloid) used in Pakistan for Acute gout flares, Gout prophylaxis, Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Colchicine?
Colchicine is a anti-gout agent (alkaloid) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Colchicine under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Acute gout flares
- Gout prophylaxis
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
- Pericarditis (specialist use — off-label / guideline-supported)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — dose carefully titrated; for acute gout typical low-dose regime: 1mg then 0.5mg after 1 hour; NEVER exceed maximum prescribed dose — narrow therapeutic index
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Colchicine brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Diarrhea (most common — dose-dependent, often dose-limiting)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Muscle weakness (with prolonged use)
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression — rare, with prolonged use or overdose)
- Neuromuscular toxicity — severe muscle weakness, neuropathy
- Multi-organ failure (in overdose — potentially fatal)
- Rhabdomyolysis (especially with statins)
Important warnings
- NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX — overdose can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, multi-organ failure, and death
- Severe renal impairment — dose reduction mandatory; avoid in severe renal failure
- Severe hepatic impairment — dose reduction required; avoid in severe cases
- AVOID with clarithromycin, cyclosporin, verapamil (P-gp inhibitors) — increase colchicine to toxic levels
- Myelosuppression risk with long-term use — regular blood monitoring required
Conditions treated
Colchicine brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colchicine used for in Pakistan?
Colchicine is commonly used for Acute gout flares, Gout prophylaxis, Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Pericarditis (specialist use — off-label / guideline-supported). It belongs to the anti-gout agent (alkaloid) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Colchicine?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — dose carefully titrated; for acute gout typical low-dose regime: 1mg then 0.5mg after 1 hour; NEVER exceed maximum prescribed dose — narrow therapeutic index". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Colchicine?
Common side effects include Diarrhea (most common — dose-dependent, often dose-limiting), Nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain and cramping, Muscle weakness (with prolonged use). Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Colchicine and see a doctor?
Stop Colchicine and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression — rare, with prolonged use or overdose); Neuromuscular toxicity — severe muscle weakness, neuropathy; Multi-organ failure (in overdose — potentially fatal); Rhabdomyolysis (especially with statins). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Colchicine available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Colchicine are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Colchicine is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization