Geton Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ajanta Pharma Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Colchicine (0.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Alkaloid |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Anti-Inflammatory- gout |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 680 |
FAQ
How long can I take Geton for?
Don’t stop your medication abruptly. Consult your doctor before stopping any medicine, and never attempt to do it on your own
Does Geton cause liver damage?
Geton very cause liver damage, but on high dose it may cause liver damage.
Does Geton expire?
Yes. It has an expiry. Do not take Geton after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
Does Geton cause weight loss?
Geton is known to cause weight loss. If you experience such side effects, always consult your doctor
Does Geton raise blood sugar?
Geton may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, take Geton as recommended by your doctor
Does Geton cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is one of it’s side effect
What if you forget to take Geton?
If you miss a dose of Geton, 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.
Geton Tablet Reviews
Geton is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of gout. It reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms of gout.
Geton can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
How Geton Tablet Works
Geton reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.
How to Use Geton Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Geton may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Geton Tablet
- In Treatment of Gout: Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. Gout causes attacks of painful inflammation in one or more of your affected joints. Geton contains colchicine that reduces the inflammation, swelling and pain of the gout attack. This medicine is very effective in people who cannot take other anti-inflammatory painkillers and also for those who are taking other medicines for treatment and prevention of gout. Take Geton as prescribed and avoid skipping doses. Make appropriate lifestyle changes like losing weight (if you are overweight), eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol or sugar-sweetened drinks to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Geton Tablet
- Treatment of Gout
Geton Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Geton may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Geton. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Geton should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Geton may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, close monitoring is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease also but dose adjustment is not necessary.
Kidney
CAUTION
Geton should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geton may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Geton should preferably be avoided if you have serious kidney disease.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Geton alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Geton is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- It interacts with many different medicines. Inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking.
- Inform your doctor if you have serious nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have tingling in your fingers or toe.
- It can lower your body's ability to make new blood cells. Inform your doctor know if you have frequent bleeding, bruising, fevers, or if you are always tired.
- Do not take Geton if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Geton is used for the treatment and prevention of gout.
References
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- Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 636-37.