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colchicine · Medicine question

Does colchicine lower uric acid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. It reduces inflammation caused by urate crystals but does not lower blood uric acid or remove existing crystals.

Sources for this answer

Colchicine 500 microgram Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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