CUREL (COLCHICINE)
CUREL (COLCHICINE)
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⚙️ What It Is CUREL
Curel Colchicine is a prescription-only oral tablet containing 0.5 mg (500 mcg) of colchicine—a medication primarily used to prevent or treat gout flares, manage Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), and in some cases prescribed for cardiovascular risk reduction
🧪 How It Works
Colchicine works by reducing inflammation. While it doesn’t lower uric acid levels, it interrupts the inflammatory response triggered by urate crystals in gout .
📋 Common & Serious Side Effects
Common (often dose‑related):
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Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Serious (contact your doctor immediately):
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Blood issues: low counts, infections, unusual bleeding or bruising
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Muscle problems: pain, weakness, or rhabdomyolysis — especially if used long-term or with certain meds
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Neuropathy: numbness or tingling in hands/feet
🧾 Dosage Guidelines
Use | Typical Dosage (500 mcg tablet) |
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Acute gout flare | 2 tablets (1.0 mg) at onset, then possibly 1 tablet (0.5 mg) an hour later—stop if diarrhea occurs, do not exceed guidelines |
Prevention / FMF | 1 tablet twice daily (1.0 mg/day); may be adjusted per doctor |
Important:
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Do not exceed prescribed dose
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Keep a 12‑hour gap between courses
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In kidney/liver issues or when taking interacting drugs (e.g., statins, certain antibiotics, antifungals, grapefruit), doctors often reduce doses
✅ Is It Right for You?
Use it if you have:
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Gout flares
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FMF
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A prescription from your doctor
Avoid or use cautiously if you have:
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Severe kidney or liver disease
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You’re taking medications that interact (statins, antifungals, certain antibiotics, etc.)
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You’re pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or have a history of blood/muscle conditions — discuss these with your doctor
⚠️ Important Precautions
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Watch out for GI upset, muscle pain, nerve tingling, fever, unusual bleeding, or bruising—report these immediately
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Avoid grapefruit juice, as it increases colchicine levels
📝 Summary
Curel Colchicine 500 mcg is a low-dose colchicine tablet used for gout and FMF, priced affordably in the Philippines. It's effective but requires careful dosing and awareness of interactions and side effects—monitor closely and follow your doctor’s instructions.
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