Method of administration: For oral administration.
Posology: Adult: Treatment of acute gout: Initial dose: 1 mg, followed by 500 mcg every 4 hours until pain relief, or until vomiting, diarrhea occurs, or a total dose of 6 mg is reached.
After completing one treatment course, another course should not be started for at least 3 days.
Prophylaxis: To prevent recurrent gout and acute attacks during the initial phase of treatment with allopurinol or uricosuric drugs: 500 mcg, 2-3 times daily.
Elderly: The same dosage is used for adults, but use with caution in patients with renal impairment. Dose reduction of up to 50% may be necessary.
Hepatic or Renal Impairment: Careful monitoring is required. The initial dose should be reduced by 50% (e.g., ≤1 mg/day).