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only prescribe colchicine for acute gout if patient has CI to first-line tratemnts: NSAIDs/Steroids
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Prescribe max 12 colchicine tablets
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2 tablets followed every 6 hours by one tablet until relief obtained
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maximum of 5 tablets in first 24hours
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cumulative dose of 6mg over 4 days should not be exceeded
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discontinue immediately if:
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abdominal pain
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diarrhoea
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nausea
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vomiting
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