SPL Set ID: eb509994-6ecc-4599-b87a-98495fef6129
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Colchicine is an alkaloid obtained from the plant colchicum autumnale . The chemical name for colchicine is ( S)-N- (5,6,7,9- tetrahydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9 oxobenzol[a]heptalen7-yl) acetamide. The structural formula is represented below: 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. Colchicine Capsules are supplied for oral administration. Each capsule contains 0.6 mg Colchicine and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, D&C YELLOW #10, FD&C Blue #1, FDA/E172 BLACK IRON OXIDE, and titanium dioxide. structure