Colchicine is usually referred to as colchicine tablets. 90% of gout patients experience pain relief 24 hours to 48 hours after taking colchicine, but the exact duration of pain relief is related to the patient’s individual physical condition as well as the severity of the condition. Colchicine is generally recommended to be taken at the beginning of an acute gout attack for the treatment of acute attacks of gouty arthritis, the duration of pain relief varies from person to person, with 90% of patients experiencing pain relief 24 hours to 48 hours after taking the drug. Colchicine is also used to prevent acute attacks of recurrent gouty arthritis. However, it should be noted that colchicine is not an analgesic and should not be used to treat other causes of pain; it is usually used in combination with anti-inflammatory painkillers during an attack. Common adverse reactions to colchicine include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is contraindicated in people who are allergic to the product, pregnant and lactating women, hypoplasia of bone marrow, and renal and hepatic insufficiency. Colchicine is recommended to be used under medical supervision, not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse effects.