Zycolchin Tablet
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Product introduction
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 of Zycolchin Tablet
Benefits of Zycolchin Tablet
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.
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.
Side effects of Zycolchin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zycolchin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain
How to use Zycolchin Tablet
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.
How Zycolchin Tablet works
Zycolchin Tablet reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zycolchin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT 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 feeding
CONSULT 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.
Driving
CONSULT 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
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.
Use of Zycolchin Tablet should preferably be avoided if you have serious kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
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.
However, close monitoring is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease also but dose adjustment is not necessary.
What if you forget to take Zycolchin Tablet?
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.
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Quick tips
- Zycolchin Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention of gout.
- It interacts with many different medicines. Inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking.
- Inform your doctor if you have serious nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have tingling in your fingers or toe.
- It can lower your body's ability to make new blood cells. Inform your doctor know if you have frequent bleeding, bruising, fevers, or if you are always tired.
- Do not take Zycolchin Tablet if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Anti-Inflammatory- gout
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zycolchin Tablet
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Zycolchin Tablet for?
Gout
75%
Others
25%
How much was the improvement?
Average
49%
Excellent
28%
Poor
23%
What were the side-effects while using Zycolchin Tablet?
No Side Effec*
40%
Nausea
27%
Abdominal pai*
20%
Diarrhea
7%
Vomiting
7%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain
How do you take Zycolchin Tablet?
With food
82%
With or witho*
18%
*With or without food
Please rate Zycolchin Tablet on price
Not Expensive
44%
Average
33%
Expensive
23%
FAQs
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.
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- Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 995-96.
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Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zycolchin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zycolchin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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