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Colchicine is your gout pain reliever—a time-tested medicine that quickly stops gout attacks by calming the inflammation in your joints. Think of it as a "fire extinguisher" for gout flares, providing fast relief when you need it most.
- ✅ 500 microgram tablets (PNF standard strength)
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Essential medicine under Philippine law)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved for gout treatment
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Colchicine: Your Gout Attack Stopper
Colchicine is a powerful anti-gout medication that has been stopping painful gout attacks for over 2,000 years—yes, even ancient healers used plant extracts containing colchicine! Today, it's a modern essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition as the go-to treatment for acute gout flares and prevention. When gout strikes with that sudden, intense joint pain (often in your big toe), Colchicine works fast to put out the inflammatory "fire."
How Colchicine Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine gout crystals in your joint like tiny needles triggering a loud fire alarm (inflammation). Your immune system sends "firefighters" (white blood cells) that actually make things worse by attacking the crystals. Colchicine acts like a smart fire chief—it stops your white blood cells from overreacting and calms down the inflammation. This means:
- Rapid relief from severe gout pain and swelling
- Prevention of gout attacks when starting other treatments like allopurinol
- Reduced risk of joint damage from repeated flares
- Effective for acute attacks within 12-24 hours when taken early
Colchicine Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strength | 500 microgram (0.5mg) tablets - PNF 8th Edition standard |
| Standard Dosage | Acute gout: 1.8mg total over 6 hours (low-dose regimen) or as prescribed; Prophylaxis: 0.5mg-1mg daily |
| Best Time to Take | At first sign of gout attack (within 12 hours for best results). Can take with or without food |
| Key Benefits | Fast-acting, safer than NSAIDs for patients with kidney issues, prevents gout flares during treatment initiation |
Why Choose Colchicine from MedsGo?
- ✅ Essential Medicine Savings: As a Philippine National Formulary-listed essential medicine for gout, Colchicine qualifies for VAT exemption under Philippine health laws (RA 11534 CREATE Act). You save on every purchase!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Colchicine 500 microgram tablets comply with Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition standards, ensuring you receive government-approved, evidence-based gout treatment.
- ✅ Proper Storage Guaranteed: Unlike generic suppliers, our FDA-registered pharmacies store Colchicine under optimal conditions to maintain its potency—critical for this delicate alkaloid medicine.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability when gout strikes.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate low-dose Colchicine well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps—these are signs you're near the effective dose. Always follow the low-dose regimen (1.8mg total over 6 hours) to minimize these effects
- Watch For: Severe muscle pain/weakness, numbness/tingling, unusual bleeding/bruising, or signs of infection. Contact our doctor immediately if these occur
- Important: Never exceed prescribed doses! Colchicine has a narrow safety margin. High doses can cause serious toxicity
- Special Note: Inform our doctor during teleconsultation if you have kidney disease, liver problems, or take medications like clarithromycin, diltiazem, or verapamil—these require dose adjustments
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Colchicine: Ang Mabisang Pangontra sa Gout
Ang Colchicine ay isang gamot laban sa gout na ginagamit na sa loob ng 2,000 taon—oo, pati na ang mga sinaunang manggagamot ay gumamit ng halamang naglalaman nito! Ngayon, ito ay isang modernong essential medicine na nakalista sa Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition bilang pangunahing gamot sa pananakit ng gout. Kapag bigla kang tinamaan ng matinding pananakit sa kasukasuan (madalas sa hinlalaki), ang Colchicine ay mabilis na nagpapaginhawa.
Paano Gumagana ang Colchicine?
Isipin na ang mga kristal ng gout sa iyong kasukasuan ay parang maliliit na karayom na nagpapatunog ng alarm (pamamaga). Ang iyong immune system ay nagpapadala ng "mga bumbero" (white blood cells) na lalo pang nagpapahirap. Ang Colchicine ay parang isang matalinong chief bumbero—pinipigilan nito ang sobrang pagtugon ng white blood cells at pinapakalma ang pamamaga. Resulta: mabilis na ginhawa mula sa matinding pananakit ng gout.
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Essential Medicine Discount: Bilang essential medicine na nakalista sa PNF para sa gout, ang Colchicine ay VAT-exempt sa ilalim ng batas ng Pilipinas (RA 11534 CREATE Act)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 500 microgram tablets ayon sa pamantayan ng Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Pagkahilo, pagsusuka, pagtatae, pananakit ng tiyan—senyales na malapit ka na sa tamang dosis. Sundin ang low-dose regimen para mabawasan ito
- Seryoso: Matinding pananakit ng kalamnan, pamamanhid, abnormal na pagdurugo—tawagin agad ang doktor
- IMPORTANTE: Huwag lumampas sa prescribed dose! Ang Colchicine ay may makitid na safety margin
- Paalala: Sabihin sa doktor kung may kidney o liver problem ka, o kung umiinom ng clarithromycin, diltiazem, o verapamil
