Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: Many other medications, such as, antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, cholesterol lowering drugs, can influence the metabolism of colcrys in the body. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice along with colcrys, as it can also influence the metabolism of colcrys in the body. Slowdown of colcrys metabolism can contribute towards accumulation of the drug in the body, thus leading to development of toxic side-effects. If [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, as indicated, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Colcrys intake can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. The metabolites of colcrys along with the significant unmetabolized portion of the administered drug are excreted primarily in the urine and partially in feces. Individuals with compromised renal [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: Colcrys is partially metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of colcrys can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, colcrys use could be avoided or used with caution and [...]