Trial of Colchicine Versus Prednisone for the Treatment of Acute CPPD Arthritis

"International non-proprietary name: Colchicine~Molecule owner: Mayoly-Spindler Laboratory, 1mg scored tablet for oral administration, authorized 03/02/1995.~Composition :~Active principle : Crystallized colchicine Excipients: Erythrosine aluminium lake, lactose, saccharose, magnesium stearate and povidone."

"International non-proprietary name: Prednisone~Molecule owner : SANOFI AVENTIS France 20 mg scored tablet for oral administration, authorized since 02/05/1990, generic drug available.~Composition :~Active principle : Prednisone Excipients: Maize starch, lactose, talc, magnesium stearate."