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How to Take Colchicine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet or capsule to be taken by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

For preventing gouty arthritis in adults and adolescents older than 16 years of age: one or two 0.6 mg tablets.
For treating Gout Flares: 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg (one tablet) one hour later
For FMF: 0.3 to 1.8 mg

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe gastrointestinal, liver, kidney and heart diseases and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Colchicine

This medication is an anti-gout agent, prescribed for gout or gouty arthritis.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Colchicine

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