Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Colchicine (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of gout. It reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms of gout.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Colchicindon 0.5mg 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.
Directions for Use
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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Colchicindon 0.5mg 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.
Interacting Medicines
Verapamil Ciclosporin Azithromycin Clarithromycin
How it works
Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet reduces inflammation which causes pain, swelling and other symptoms of gout.
Quick Tips
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 Colchicindon 0.5mg Tablet if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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