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Prophylaxis of gout flares: If the original colchicine dose was 0.6 mg twice daily, 0.6 mg daily or 0.3 mg twice daily should be given. For an original dose of 0.6 mg daily, the adjusted dose is 0.3 mg daily.Treatment of gout flares: Take 1.2 mg Ã 1 dose of colchicine; at least 3 days should elapse before repeating.rophylaxis of gout flares: If the original colchicine dose were 0.6 mg twice daily, 0.3 mg should be given once daily. For an original dose of 0.6 mg daily, the adjusted dose is 0.3 mg every other day.
Another dose is 1.0 mg initially, followed by 0.5 mg three times daily. To prevent gout attacks (prophylaxis) the FDA recommends 0.6 mg once or twice a day for anyone older than 16 years of age. Maximum dose: 1.2 mg a day. A 2009 study showed that hourly, or four times daily doses are not necessary.