Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
12.29

USED FOR:
Gout

COMPOSITION:
Colchicine (0.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet should preferably be avoided if you have serious kidney disease.

Liver

Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Colchicindon 0.5mg 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.

Colchicine   0.5mg

Uses of Colchicindon Tablet
Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet is used to prevent gout.

How to use Colchicindon 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. Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Colchicindon Tablet works
Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Colchicindon Tablet
Do not start or continue colchicine and consult your doctor, if you are allergic to colchicine.Consult doctor if you have serious nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you have tingling in your fingers or toe.Consult  your doctor before taking colchicine, if you feel exhausted and worn out.Consult your doctor, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Colchicindon/ Colcrys a NSAID or steroid or narcotic or blood thinner?
No, Colchicindon is an alkaloid prepared from natural sources

Q. How long can I take Colchicindon for?
Don’t stop your medication abruptly. Consult your doctor before stopping any medicine, and never attempt to do it on your own

Q. Can I take colchicine with paracetamol or allopurinol or indomethacin or febuxostat or tramadol or diclofenac or naproxen or prednisone or warfarin?
No results have been found for any interaction of colchicine with these medicines, but please consult with your doctor before taking this medication

Q. Does Colchicindon expire?
Yes. It has an expiry. Do not take Colchicindon after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month

Q. Does Colchicindon cause weight loss?
Colchicindon is known to cause weight loss. If you experience such side effects, always consult your doctor

Q. Does Colchicindon cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is one of it’s side effect

Q. Does Colchicindon raise blood sugar?
Colchicindon may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, take Colchicindon as recommended by your doctor

Q. Does Colchicindon cause liver damage?
Colchicindon very cause liver damage, but on high dose it may cause liver damage.