How should I take Colchicine?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. To treat a gout attack, for best results take colchicine at the first sign of the attack. The longer you wait to start taking the medication, the less effective it may be. Colchicine is usually taken every 2 hours until you feel relief from pain or until the medication causes side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions. If you need to take a second course of colchicine, wait until at least 3 days have passed since the start of your last gout attack. To prevent gout attacks, colchicine may be taken every day or several days a week. Follow your doctor’s instructions. If you use this medication over a long period of time, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Store colchicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
If your doctor has prescribed the Colcrys brand of colchicine, do not use any other type or brand of the medication. Colcrys is the only brand of colchicine that has been approved by the FDA. If you use a generic brand of colchicine, you may be using an unapproved dose of this medication, which could be dangerous. Do not purchase colchicine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Take colchicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Colchicine can be taken with or without food. Your dose will depend on the reason you are taking this medication. Colchicine doses for gout and Mediterranean fever are different. To treat a gout attack, for best results take colchicine at the first sign of the attack. The longer you wait to start taking the medic
