SPL Set ID: 467cd83f-d695-4040-9434-10e80b4271da
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Colchicine is an alkaloid obtained from various species of Colchicum . The chemical name for colchicine is (S) - N -(5,6,7,9-tetrahydro- 1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9-oxobenzo[ a ]heptalen-7-yl) acetamide with a molecular formula of C 22 H 25 NO 6 and a molecular weight of 399.4. The structural formula of colchicine is provided in Figure 1. Figure 1: Colchicine Structural Formula Colchicine consists of pale yellow scales or powder; it darkens on exposure to light. Colchicine is soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in ether. GLOPERBA is supplied for oral administration as a slightly hazy, red liquid with a cherry odor, containing 0.6 mg/5 mL of the active ingredient colchicine USP. Inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol, FD&C Red No. 40, artificial cherry flavor, anhydrous citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, glycerin, propylene glycol, sucralose, xanthan gum and purified water. Chemical Structure