What is Colchicine Opacalcium Used For?
Colchicine Opacalcium is used for preventing or treating attacks of gout (also called gouty arthritis). It is also used in preventing Familial Mediterranean fever attacks.
What is Gouty Arthritis?
Gouty Arthritis is due to too much uric acid in the blood. An attack of gout happens when uric acid causes inflammation (pain, redness, swelling, and heat) in a joint.
Colchicine Opacalcium Ingredient
Active ingredient: Colchicine
Inactive Ingredient: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate.
How Does Colchicine Opacalcium Work?
Colchicine works by reducing swelling and lessening the buildup of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s).
Colchicine Opacalciun Dosage
Adults: Take 0.6mg tablet orally 1 or 2 times a day. Children: Use and dose of Colchicine must be determined by your doctor
What is the common side effect of Colchicine Opacalcium?
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Cramping
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
How fast does colchicine work?
Colchicine starts to work within one hour after dosing.
What foods should you avoid while taking colchicine Opacalcium
Avoid taking grapefruit as it can increase the amount of colchicine in your blood.
Where can you buy Colchicine Opacalcium in Nigeria?
Buy Colchicine Opacalcium online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
