Colcrys Generic by Jamp (Colchicine)

Please read the instructions before using Colcrys (colchicine, USP) tablets.

• Take Colcrys exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. If you are not sure about your dosing, call your healthcare provider.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If you take too much, go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
• Do not stop taking Colcrys even if you start to feel better, unless your healthcare provider tells you.
• Your healthcare provider may do blood tests while you take Colcrys.
• If you take it daily and you miss a dose, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
• If you have a gout flare while taking Colcrys daily report this to your healthcare provider.
  • Your healthcare provider might tell you to take extra. You will be told to take 2 extra tablets then 1 extra tablet an hour later, and if you forget to take the extra tablet, take it 20 when you remember, don’t take any more for at least 12 hours, then continue your normal dose schedule.

What are the ingredients in Colcrys?

Active Ingredient: Colchicine Inactive Ingredients: carnauba wax, FD&C blue #2, FD&C red #40, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.

Serious side effects of Colcrys

• Muscle weakness or pain
• Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Increased infections
• Feel weak or tired
• Pale or gray color to your lips, tongue, or palms of your hands
• Severe diarrhea or vomiting

These are not all of the possible side effects of Colcrys. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Before you take Colcrys tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions including if you:

• have liver or kidney problems
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Colcrys will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. Colcrys passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take this medication or breast-feed. If you take Colcrys and breast-feed, you should talk to your child’s healthcare provider about how to watch for side effects in your child.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including ones that you may only be taking for a short time, such as antibiotics. Do not start a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. Using Colcrys with certain other medicines, such as cholesterol-lowering medications and digoxin, can affect each other causing serious side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to change your dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether the medications you are taking might interact with Colcrys, and what side effects to look for.

What should I avoid while taking Colcrys?

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication. It can increase your chances of getting serious side effects.

How should I store Colcrys?

• Store Colcrys at room temperature between 68° and 77°F (20° to 25°C).
• Keep it in a tightly closed container.
• Keep it out of the light.
• Keep Colcrys and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Generic name:	Colchicine
Formulation:	Tablet
Strength(s):	0.6mg
Quantities Available:	100, 200