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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.
Colchicine is also used in adults and children ages 4 and older to treat familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), which is a condition that causes fever, pain, and swelling of the stomach, lungs, and joints.The drug is in a class of medicines called anti-gout agents.olchicine comes as a tablet to take by mouth in 0.5 milligrams (mg) or 0.6 mg doses. It can be taken with or without food. When used to prevent gout attacks or treat FMF, the drug is typically taken once or twice a day.