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Prescribed for Gout - Acute, Gout - Prophylaxis, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Colcrys may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Colchicine is effective for preventing gout flares in adults; however, colchicine may interact with several other medications and cause gastrointestinal side effects at higher dosages. Prescribed for... View more

Indomethacin relieves inflammation and pain associated with various types of arthritis. The risk of stomach-related and cardiovascular side effects may be higher with indomethacin than that seen with... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: diarrhea, nausea.

See the full Colcrys side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, nausea.

See the full colchicine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: headache.

See the full indomethacin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 0.6 mg
Per Unit* $7.82
Cost* $234.71

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 0.6 mg
Per Unit* $2.55
Cost* $76.56

View all colchicine prices

Quantity 50 each
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $0.39
Cost* $19.48

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule, extended release

Brand Names
Other colchicine brands include: Gloperba, Mitigare Colcrys, Gloperba, Mitigare Indocin, Indocin IV, Indocin SR, Tivorbex

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.5 hours

1.5 hours

4.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with Colcrys:

  • 94 major drug interactions (285 brand and generic names)
  • 123 moderate drug interactions (323 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)

A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with colchicine:

  • 94 major drug interactions (285 brand and generic names)
  • 123 moderate drug interactions (323 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)

A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with indomethacin:

  • 90 major drug interactions (386 brand and generic names)
  • 257 moderate drug interactions (1071 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (106 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase your blood levels of colchicine to... View more
  • Drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase your blood levels of colchicine to... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using indomethacin together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 29, 2009

July 29, 2009

June 10, 1965

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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