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Recommended Dose: Patients vary widely in their ability to tolerate the drug.
Dosage should be varied according to body weight or individual reaction to colchicine toxicity.
Acute gout: 1-2 tablets every 2 hours until the pain is relieved or until nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea occur. The usual amount of colchicine required in a course of therapy may range from 4-8mg.
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 the pain is relieved or until nausea, vomiting and diarrhea occur.
Prophylaxis: Depending on the severity and patient's response and tolerance, up to 2 tablets daily.
Route of Administration: For oral administration only.
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