Zycolchin 0.5

Tablet · Zydus
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Zycolchin 0.5 is a tablet made by Zydus that contains Colchicine 0.5 mg. Colchicine is a gout medicine: treats and prevents gout attacks.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Colchicine0.5 mg

What it is used for

Treats and prevents gout attacks.

How it works

Calms the inflammation of a gout attack and prevents flares; also used for pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.

How to take it

For an attack: 1 mg then 0.5 mg an hour later, then no more for 12 hours (or as your doctor advises). Low daily doses for prevention.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe diarrhoea or vomiting
  • Muscle weakness
  • Numbness
  • Bruising (signs of toxicity)

Be careful

Diarrhoea is a sign to stop; dangerous in overdose.

Other medicines and interactions

Clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, verapamil, diltiazem and grapefruit raise levels dangerously.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Used in pregnancy only if clearly needed; acceptable while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Zycolchin 0.5?

Zycolchin 0.5 is a tablet by Zydus containing Colchicine 0.5 mg.

What is Zycolchin 0.5 used for?

Treats and prevents gout attacks.

How should I take Zycolchin 0.5?

For an attack: 1 mg then 0.5 mg an hour later, then no more for 12 hours (or as your doctor advises). Low daily doses for prevention. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Zycolchin 0.5?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain. Get medical help straight away for: Severe diarrhoea or vomiting, muscle weakness, numbness, bruising (signs of toxicity).

Does Zycolchin 0.5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Zycolchin 0.5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Used in pregnancy only if clearly needed; acceptable while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Zycolchin 0.5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.