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colchicine · Medicine question

What is colchicine used for in adults with gout?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Colchicine is used in adults to treat acute gout and prevent gout attacks during initiation of therapy with allopurinol and uricosuric drugs.

Sources for this answer

Colchicine 500 micrograms TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 9Document updated 31 July 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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