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Prophylaxis of gout flares: If the original colchicine dose was 0.6 mg twice daily, 0.6 mg daily or 0.3 mg twice daily should be given. For an original dose of 0.6 mg daily, the adjusted dose is 0.3 mg daily.Treatment of gout flares: Take 1.2 mg Ã 1 dose of colchicine; at least 3 days should elapse before repeating.rophylaxis of gout flares: If the original colchicine dose were 0.6 mg twice daily, 0.3 mg should be given once daily. For an original dose of 0.6 mg daily, the adjusted dose is 0.3 mg every other day.
Probably best to stick to the recommended dosing on the bottle though. For adults, that's 400-800mg four times a day (Maximum 3200mg/day US labelling or 2400mg/day Canadian labelling) Dosing for children is weight based. If your symptoms persist for more than 24 hours with ibuprofen, you should probably see your physician rather than keep taking the drug. Unless you are allergic to it, or have gastric issues such as ulcers or gastritis. Or have kidney disease, or advanced liver disease, or heart disease, or late in pregnancy.