Medicine by its Russian trade name
Colchicine Opocalcium (Колхикум) and alternatives in France
In France colchicine is sold as Colchicine Opocalcium. It has the same active ingredient as Колхикум; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Colchicine is used for gout attacks and familial Mediterranean fever. In France colchicine on its own is sold as Colchicine Opocalcium 1 mg.
- Packages in the catalog
- 2 packages
- Forms
- Scored tablet
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- ANSM reports shortages for some packages
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Colchicine Opocalcium: medicines with the same active ingredient
Apart from Colchicine Opocalcium, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (colchicine). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Active ingredient
Why Колхикум may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Colchicine Opocalcium is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Colchicine Opocalcium
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Колхикум if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Colchicine Opocalcium is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 2 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Colchicine Opocalcium cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €6 – €7 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Colchicine Opocalcium exist in France?
Apart from Colchicine Opocalcium, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (colchicine). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Is a prescription needed for Colchicine Opocalcium?
Yes, in France Colchicine Opocalcium is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Colchicine Opocalcium the same as Колхикум?
Colchicine Opocalcium is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (colchicine). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.