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Patients have said that suffering from painful gout flares can make a simple brush from a bed sheet feel like a thousand knives stabbing the joint all at once.

Talk to your healthcare provider about COLCRYS. It's tough on gout, but gentle on you.

About COLCRYS

COLCRYS prevents and soothes your painful gout flares with fewer side effects.

What Is Gout?

Approximately 5 million Americans are living with gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis.

Now Indicated for Both Prevention and Treatment of Gout Flares

Important Safety Information

COLCRYS^® (colchicine, USP) tablets are used to prevent and treat gout flares.

COLCRYS can cause serious side effects in people with kidney or liver problems who are taking medicines that interfere with COLCRYS. COLCRYS can also cause serious muscle problems. You have a higher chance for muscle problems if you are taking certain other medicines with COLCRYS. Certain medicines when taken with COLCRYS can cause the levels of COLCRYS to be too high in your body. Discuss any health problems you have, as well as medicines you are taking (including non-prescription medications and herbal supplements), with your healthcare provider before starting COLCRYS. The most common side effect in clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of gout was diarrhea.

For more information, refer to the patient Medication Guide in the full Prescribing Information. This information is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

You may also report negative side effects to the manufacturer of COLCRYS by calling 1.888.351.3786.

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