Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colcrys as follows:
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Colcrys use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of colcrys with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Colcrys intake can result in diarrhea and abdominal pain. The abdominal pain and diarrhea can be self-limiting and resolve in due course of time. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake and rehydration measures recommended can help with relief from fluid and electrolyte loss due to diarrhea. If you experience any further bothersome diarrhea, report it to your physician for any further measures to be considered.
