Stuff like salami, hot dogs, pepperoni, bologna, ham, bacon and SPAM all normally contain sodium nitrate as one of the ingredients. Fresh meats generally do not contain any added chemicals, so the question is, Why is sodium nitrate added to all of these processed meats?.
Drug treatment is recommended on a long-term basis for: 1  frequent attacks of gout and signs of tophi under the skin (tophi are small white lumps that can form under the skin). 2  evidence of joint damage â either in terms of associated symptoms or damage detected by X-ray. 3  a history of kidney stones.
For patients taking small amounts of colchicine regularly (preventive treatment): 1  Take this medicine regularly as directed by your doctor, even if you feel well. 2  If you are taking colchicine to prevent gout attacks, ask your doctor to recommend other medicine to be taken if an attack occurs.