Colchicine and Probenecid

Uses

It is used to stop gout attacks.
It is used to stop gouty arthritis.
Colchicine lowers the deposits of crystals in the joint.
It lowers swelling and pain.
Probenecid lowers uric acid.

Dosing

How to take
Follow how to take this drug as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use.
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

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