Colchicine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Colchicine. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
1.1 Gout Flares Colchicine Tablets, USP are indicated for prophylaxis and the treatment of acute gout flares. Prophylaxis of Gout Flares: Colchicine Tablets, USP are indicated for prophylaxis of gout flares. Treatment of Gout Flares: Colchicine Tablets, USP are indicated for treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare. 1.2 Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Colchicine Tablets, USP are indicated in adults and children four years or older for treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set c7d013b7…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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