Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of acute attacks or flare-ups of gout. Gout is a chronic condition that occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterized by intense pain and swelling in the affected joints. Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation. It also prevents sudden attacks of pain caused by acute gout.

Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet contains Colchicine. It works by reducing the inflammation caused by crystals of uric acid in your joints. This helps to reduce pain.

Use Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These effects gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet or any other medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet with proper consultation and caution. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all your medications before taking Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet to rule out any side effects. To treat your disease effectually, continue using Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory properties. It works by targeting white blood cells (neutrophils). It reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in the affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

• Fatigue

Do not take Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet should not be used in patients with liver diseases as it increases the risk of muscle damage. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 12 years should use only with a doctor's advice. Overdose of Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet may lead to abdominal pain, severe nausea, bloody stools, and dizziness.

Drug-drug interactions: Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet may interact with lipid-lowering medications such as atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, the medicine used to treat heart disorders such as digoxin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen and ibuprofen, anti-fungal drugs such as ketoconazole and itraconazole, drugs used to treat alcoholism such as disulfiram, antibiotics such as clarithromycin, and antidepressants such as nefazodone.

Drug-food interactions: Intake of alcohol may increase the risk of side effects. So, avoid taking alcohol with Gountnil 0.5mg Tablet. Avoid eating grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may also increase the risk of serious side effects.

Drug-disease interactions: Patients with blood disorders such as blood dyscrasias (imbalance of white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets, or impairment in bone marrow function), kidney diseases, liver problems, or heart disorders.

• CYCLOSPORINE
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• NEFAZODONE
• ATORVASTATIN
• DIGOXIN
• ROSUVASTATIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• DISULFIRAM

• Maintain a healthy body weight because obesity can lead to joint pain. Please avoid strenuous exercise as it may aggravate your arthritis-related joint pain. Instead, you can stretch and engage in low-impact aerobic activities such as treadmill walking, biking, and swimming. Lifting light weights can also help to improve your muscle strength.

• Increase your intake of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, vitamin D, and calcium-rich supplements. Aside from that, turmeric and fish oils can help to reduce tissue inflammation.
• Include fish such as salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines in your diet if you have arthritis or joint pain. These fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which aid in the reduction of inflammation (redness and swelling) and the protection of the heart.
• Your sitting posture is critical, especially if you suffer from pain or inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short period of time (10-15 min). Place a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to alleviate pain. In addition, if necessary, a footrest can be used.
• Follow heat or cold therapy by regularly applying a cold or hot compress to the joints for 15-20 minutes.
• Relax by meditating, reading, enjoying a bubble bath, or listening to calming music.
• Avoid drinking alcohol and quit smoking.

Gout is a type of arthritis in which patients experience severe pain, redness, and swelling in joints. The most common affected area is the joint at the base of the big toe. It occurs due to a condition called hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels in the body). The excess uric acid deposit and crystallize in the joints leading to pain and inflammation. Patients with gout may often experience acute attacks that result in sudden and severe pain.