FDA label
What is colchicine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of colchicine, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for colchicine (tablet) lists 2 uses: Gout Flares; Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF).
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Colchicine, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA210633). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Gout Flares
Colchicine tablets are indicated for prophylaxis and the treatment of acute gout flares. • Prophylaxis of Gout Flares:
colchicine tablets is indicated for prophylaxis of gout flares. • Treatment of Gout Flares:
colchicine tablets tablets are indicated for treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare.
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Colchicine tablets are indicated in adults and children four years or older for treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).
Source: DailyMed label, set id 9111bbad-b020-44fb-b276-d7853e5acd2c, version 1, effective April 16, 2026. NDC 33342-341, one of 16 listings for this product.
Colchicine, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Par Health USA, LLC (ANDA208678). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Colchicine Capsules are indicated for prophylaxis of gout flares in adults.
Limitations of use:
The safety and effectiveness of colchicine for acute treatment of gout flares during prophylaxis has not been studied.
Colchicine is not an analgesic medication and should not be used to treat pain from other causes.
Source: DailyMed label, set id eb509994-6ecc-4599-b87a-98495fef6129, version 25, effective June 17, 2026. NDC 0254-0460, one of 7 listings for this product.
Questions
What is colchicine used for?
The FDA label for colchicine (tablet) lists 2 uses: Gout Flares; Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF).
What drug class is colchicine?
FDA lists colchicine in the Alkaloid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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