Colgout tablets contain colchicine 0.5mg, a medication derived from the autumn crocus which has been used for centuries treat joint swelling, especially gout.
There is a narrow range in which colchicine goes from being effective to toxic, so following your doctor’s instructions to the letter is extremely important.
Colgout is used to treat acute attacks of gout, a painful, inflammatory condition where uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints. The base of the big toe is affected in approximately 50% of gout cases but other joints in the feet, knees or hands may also be affected.
The dose and frequency of Colgout tablets will depend on your doctor’s instructions but should not exceed five tablets in a 24-hour period.