Treatment of acute gout
Prophylaxis of recurrent gout
Prevention of acute attacks during initial therapy with allopurinol and uricosuric drugs
Administration:
Take orally with or without food.
Swallow tablets whole with water; do not chew or crush.
Maintain a consistent daily dosing schedule.
Dosage:
Acute Gout:
1–2 tablets every 2 hours until pain relief or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs.
The usual amount of colchicine required in a course of therapy may range from 4–8 mg.
Pain and swelling usually abate within 12 hours and are usually gone within 48–72 hours.
Prophylaxis:
Depending on the severity and patient's response and tolerance, the dosage varies from 1 tablet daily 1–4 times weekly to 1 tablet daily.
Pseudogout:
To relieve acute attack: 1–2 tablets every 2 hours until pain relief or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs.
Prophylaxis: Depending on the severity and patient's response and tolerance, up to 2 tablets daily.
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