A 48-year-old with acute gout flare within 12 hours of onset and normal renal function asks about colchicine dosing. Which is correct?...

Question

A 48-year-old with acute gout flare within 12 hours of onset and normal renal function asks about colchicine dosing. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

1.2 mg at flare onset, then 0.6 mg 1 hour later

Answer

0.6 mg hourly up to 12 doses

Answer

0.6 mg three times daily for 10 days

Answer

1.2 mg once daily for 3 days

Answer

2.4 mg once then stop

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acute Gout