Product Benefits

The primary benefits of Colimax 0.6mg Tablet (Colchicine) are related to its action as an anti-gout and anti-inflammatory agent:

1. Treatment of Acute Gout Flares: It provides rapid and effective relief from the intense pain, swelling, and redness characteristic of an acute gout attack by inhibiting the inflammatory response to uric acid crystals in the joints.

2. Prevention of Gout Flares (Prophylaxis): When taken regularly at a lower dose, it helps reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent gout attacks, especially during the initiation of other uric acid-lowering therapies.

3. Reduces Inflammation and Pain: The active ingredient, Colchicine, works by disrupting the cycle of inflammation by inhibiting the migration of white blood cells (leukocytes) to the inflamed joint area, thereby reducing the release of pro-inflammatory substances.

4. Treatment of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF): Colimax is also indicated for the management of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) in adults and children 4 years of age and older, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of fever and inflammation episodes.

5. Effective Alternative: It is an effective treatment option for individuals who may not be able to take or who do not respond well to traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for gout.