changes in how colchicine is dosed for acute gout

September 2009

You'll see changes in how colchicine is dosed for acute gout.

Most acute gout patients get NSAIDs or corticosteroids...but colchicine is still a good second-line choice.

The problem is that generic colchicine tabs are old drugs...their labeling and dosing were never reviewed or approved by FDA.

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