Corticosteroids are highly effective for
terminating gout episodes when only one or
two joints are affected (Jordan et al 2007,
Khanna et al 2012a), and are administered by
intra-articular injection into the affected joint,
only after sepsis has been excluded. Alternatively,
corticosteroids can be given by intramuscular
injection or orally in the form of prednisolone at
a dose of 30mg daily for five days.