Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)

SKU

CMS909

USA Brand Name

Colchicine

Strength

0.5mg

Generic Name

Colchicine

Manufacturer

German Remedies, India

## Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Zycolchin 0.5 Mg?

Colchicine is the generic version for Zycolchin 0.5 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

Colchicine

## About Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine):

Zycolchin 0.5 mg containing an active ingredient, Colchicine is used in the treatment of Gout. You can find at all the drugstores, leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

German Remedies (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Zycolchin 0.5 mg.

## Strength:

Zycolchin 0.5 mg contains an active ingredient, Colchicine, 0.5 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

Zycolchin 0.5 mg is used in the treatment of:

Pain and Swelling In Gout

Pain and Swelling In Gout

Arthritic Pain

Arthritic Pain

Rheumatic Pain

Rheumatic Pain

Familial Mediterranean Fever

Familial Mediterranean Fever

## How Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine) Works?

Zycolchin 0.5 mg has an active ingredient, Colchicine, which reduces inflammation that causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of Gout.

## Before You Use Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Colchicine

You are not allergic to Colchicine

You do not take alcohol

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

You should avoid Zycolchin 0.5 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Skin Allergies

Have Skin Allergies

Have Liver/Kidney Impairment

Have Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have Allergy to it

Have Skin Allergies or other Adverse Effects

Have Skin Allergies or other Adverse Effects

Always feel Exhausted and Worn Out

Always feel Exhausted and Worn Out

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have serious Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Tingling in fingers or toe

Have serious Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Tingling in fingers or toe

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Are Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies.

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies.

## Dosage:

Zycolchin 0.5 mg contains an active ingredient, Colchicine, which is used in the treatment of Gout and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the medicine as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Zycolchin 0.5 mg at a fixed time, with or without the meal. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed. it is not recommended for children.

## How Much Of The Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Zycolchin 0.5 mg.

## How To Take The Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

Zycolchin 0.5 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

You are always advised to take Zycolchin 0.5 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your physician immediately if you are suspecting an Overdose

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Zycolchin 0.5 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Zycolchin 0.5 Mg (Colchicine)?

Diarrhea/Constipation

Diarrhea/Constipation

Nausea/Vomiting

Nausea/Vomiting

Headache

Headache

Drowsiness

Drowsiness

Allergic Reactions like Skin Rash, Swelling, etc.

Allergic Reactions like Skin Rash, Swelling, etc.

Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Zycolchin 0.5mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Diltiazem

Diltiazem

Atazanavir

Atazanavir

Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin

Cyclosporine

Cyclosporine

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole

Nelfinavir

Nelfinavir

Telithromycin

Telithromycin

Do not take Grapefruit Juice while taking this Medicine

Do not take Grapefruit Juice while taking this Medicine

## Warning And Precaution:

Zycolchin 0.5 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver Function

Impaired Liver Function

Impaired Renal Function

Impaired Renal Function

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the medicine away from Children

Keep the medicine away from Children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Zycolchin 0.5 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage:

Store the Zycolchin 0.5mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.