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What is the generic name?
COLCHICINE
What is the Trade Name for COLCHICINE?
Colcrys
What are the Indications for COLCHICINE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE COLCRYS (colchicine, USP) tablets are an alkaloid indicated for: • Prophylaxis and Treatment of Gout Flares in adults ( 1.1 ). • Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in adults and children 4 years or older ( 1.2 ). COLCRYS is not an analgesic medication and should not be used to treat pain from other causes. 1.1 Gout Flares COLCRYS ® (colchicine, USP) tablets are indicated for prophylaxis and the treatment of acute gout flares. Prophylaxis of Gout Flares: COLCRYS is indicated for prophylaxis of gout flares. Treatment of Gout Flares: COLCRYS tablets are indicated for treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare. 1.2 Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) COLCRYS ® (colchicine, USP) tablets are indicated in adults and children 4 years or older for treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).
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