Zycolchin 0.5 Mg

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

• Arthritic Pain

• Rheumatic Pain

• 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 do not take alcohol

• 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 Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

• 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 Skin Allergies

• Have Liver/Kidney Impairment

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

• You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to it

• Have Skin Allergies or other Adverse Effects

• Always feel Exhausted and Worn Out

• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

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

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

• 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

• Nausea/Vomiting

• Headache

• Drowsiness

• Allergic Reactions like Skin Rash, Swelling, etc.

• 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

• Atazanavir

• Clarithromycin

• Cyclosporine

• Ketoconazole

• Nelfinavir

• Telithromycin

• 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 Renal Function

• Hypersensitivity

• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

• 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

• 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.