Goutnil 0.5mg Tablet

This medication is used to prevent the occurrence of gout flares in adults. It can be taken with or without meals. The adverse effects caused by Goutnil tablet can often be reduced by either lowering the dosage or discontinuing the course of treatment. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal disorders, which include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and occasional vomiting.

The drug has been known to cause sudden falls in an individual’s blood count, alopecia or hair loss, skin disorders such as dermatitis and rashes, problems with the sensory-motor nerves, liver damage, and abnormal sperm counts in males. It could also cause neuromuscular toxicity, which can manifest in the form of muscle pain or fatigue. Overdosing could turn out to be fatal.

• Gout

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Should be used with caution in patients with an underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Goutnil 0.5mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zycolchin 0.5mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Colochicine 0.5Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Colchicindon 0.5Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Goutnil regulates a number of pro and anti inflammatory pathways that are associated with gouty arthritis. It prevents the assembly of microtubules and disrupts inflammatory cell chemotaxis. It also inhibits the creation of cytokines and leukotrienes.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  Do not use this medication in combination with metronidazole, digoxin, azole antifungal agents and atorvastatin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Do not use this medication if you suffer from Bone marrow suppression and Cardiac Dysfunction.

• Ques : What is Goutnil 0 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Goutnil Tablet is an anti-gout agent which is used to prevent gout attacks and Familial Mediterranean Fever. It contains Colchicine as an active ingredient.

• Ques : What is the use of Goutnil 0 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Goutnil 0.5 mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like gout flares, pain of gout, gout attack, and rheumatic pains.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Goutnil 0 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Using this medicine may cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Goutnil 0 5mg tablet ?

  Ans : Goutnil Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use goutnil 0 5mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 2 weeks, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use goutnil 0 5mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 16 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use goutnil 0 5mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

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