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Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet

Colchicine (0.5mg)

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Coljoy 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Colchicine (0.5mg)

Marketer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Coljoy 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.

Uses of Coljoy Tablet

Treatment of Gout

Benefits of Coljoy Tablet

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. Coljoy 0.5mg 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 Coljoy 0.5mg 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 Coljoy 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 Coljoy

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Muscle pain

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

How Coljoy Tablet works

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

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Quick tips

Coljoy 0.5mg 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 Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet if you have severe liver disease, kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Coljoy 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Coljoy 0.5mg 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 Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Frequently asked questions

How long can I take Coljoy 0.5mg 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 Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet expire?

Yes. It has an expiry. Do not take Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause weight loss?

Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet is known to cause weight loss. If you experience such side effects, always consult your doctor

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, hair loss is one of it’s side effect

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet raise blood sugar?

Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, take Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet as recommended by your doctor

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet very cause liver damage, but on high dose it may cause liver damage.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaloid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Anti-Inflammatory- gout

Related lab tests

Creatinine

Creatinine - Spot

Uric Acid

References

Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 636-37.
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.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 231-23.
Mayo Clinic. Colchicine. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Colchicine. Wrexham, Wales: Wockhardt UK Ltd.; 1982 [revised 07 Jun. 2017]. [Accessed 28 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Colchicine [Prescribing Information]. Parsippany, NJ: AGEPHA Pharma USA, LLC; 2023. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Coljoy 0.5mg 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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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Coljoy Tablet

Benefits of Coljoy Tablet

Side effects of Coljoy Tablet

How to use Coljoy Tablet

How Coljoy Tablet works

All substitutes for Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long can I take Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet for?

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet expire?

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause weight loss?

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet raise blood sugar?

Does Coljoy 0.5mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Creatinine

Creatinine - Spot

Uric Acid

References

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