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

Treatment of Gout

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 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

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 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ZYCOLCHIN TABLET WORKS

Zycolchin reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zycolchin. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zycolchin 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zycolchin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zycolchin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zycolchin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zycolchin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zycolchin should preferably be avoided if you have serious kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Zycolchin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zycolchin 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.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ZYCOLCHIN TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Zycolchin, 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.