
Zycolchin Tablet
Colchicine (0.5mg)
by Zydus Cadila
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Zycolchin Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of gout. It reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms of gout. Zycolchin Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse. Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses
- Treatment of Gout
Benefits
In treatment of Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. Gout causes attacks of painful inflammation in one or more of your affected joints. Zycolchin Tablet contains colchicine that reduces the inflammation, swelling and pain of the gout attack. This medicine is very effective in people who cannot take other anti-inflammatory painkillers and also for those who are taking other medicines for treatment and prevention of gout. Take Zycolchin Tablet as prescribed and avoid skipping doses. Make appropriate lifestyle changes like losing weight (if you are overweight), eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol or sugar-sweetened drinks to get maximum benefit.
How it works
Zycolchin Tablet reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zycolchin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zycolchin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Zycolchin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Zycolchin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Zycolchin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Zycolchin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zycolchin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zycolchin Tablet should preferably be avoided if you have serious kidney disease.
- LiverCAUTION
- Zycolchin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zycolchin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, close monitoring is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease also but dose adjustment is not necessary.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Zycolchin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Alkaloid
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
Frequently asked questions
How long can I take Zycolchin Tablet for?
Don’t stop your medication abruptly. Consult your doctor before stopping any medicine, and never attempt to do it on your own
Does Zycolchin Tablet expire?
Yes. It has an expiry. Do not take Zycolchin Tablet after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
Does Zycolchin Tablet cause weight loss?
Zycolchin Tablet is known to cause weight loss. If you experience such side effects, always consult your doctor
Does Zycolchin Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is one of it’s side effect
Does Zycolchin Tablet raise blood sugar?
Zycolchin Tablet may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, take Zycolchin Tablet as recommended by your doctor
Does Zycolchin Tablet cause liver damage?
Zycolchin Tablet very cause liver damage, but on high dose it may cause liver damage.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Zydus Cadila
- Salt composition
- Colchicine (0.5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.