Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Anti-gout medication
Forms:
Tablet, capsule, solution (liquid)
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Gout attacks
- Familial Mediterranean fever
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
What is colchicine (Colcrys)?
Colchicine (kole chuh seen) is a medication used to prevent and treat pain in the joints caused by acute gout flares. It is also used to treat FMF (familial Mediterranean fever), an inherited condition.
There may be other uses of colchicine - your pharmacist or healthcare provider can give you further information.
Who can use colchicine (Colcrys)?
Colchicine is used to prevent and treat acute gout flares in adults. It is used to treat familial Mediterranean fever in adults and children 4 years of age or older.
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