A colchicine-containing composition comprising colchicine as the active ingredient or colchicine in combination with pentoxifylline and tocopherol (Vitamin E) which are formulated for topical use in the prevention and treatment of radiation-induced fibrosis. And methods of making and administering the colchicine-containing compositions. The compositions can be used as topical applications for the prevention and treatment of radiation-induced fibrosis, commonly known as scarring, that can be debilitating, and can occur as a late and permanent complication of radiation therapy