Would colleagues please be aware of the devastating consequences of a significant colchicine overdose, particularly when prescribing for patients with previous history of low mood. It is deadly; there is no antidote. Our recent emergency department governance meeting featured a case: the young patient died. Please also note its use as a remedy for ‘pericarditis’ is not currently supported by the British National Formulary.
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