Gcolate
Composition for Gcolate Products
Gcolate Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions, General Anaesthesia, Peptic ulcer diseaseProducts for Gcolate
Gcolate 2mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹168.7
Gcolate 1mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹90.94
Substitute brands for Gcolate
About Gcolate Products
Uses of Gcolate Products
Glycopyrrolate is used in allergic conditions, general Anaesthesia and peptic ulcer disease. Drooling or excessive salivation is a common symptom of mouth infections and certain diseases involving nerves and muscles of the face.
Gcolate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gcolate are Runny nose, Sore throat, Upper respiratory tract infection.
How Gcolate Products work
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.
In Depth Information for Gcolate Products
- You have been prescribed Gcolate to reduce excessive drooling or salivation.
- Take it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- It may cause constipation. Eat adequate fiber in your diet and drink plenty of water.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Gcolate may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- Inform your doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea that does not go away.
- You have been prescribed Gcolate to reduce excessive drooling or salivation.
- Take it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- It may cause constipation. Eat adequate fiber in your diet and drink plenty of water.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Gcolate may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- Inform your doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea that does not go away.
Patient Concerns about Gcolate Products
Frequently asked questions about Gcolate Products
Q. Is Gcolate 2mg Tablet used for excessive sweating?
Yes, Gcolate 2mg Tablet can be used to treat cases of excessive sweating. It decreases sweating and keeps the patient dry. However, you should not start taking this medication without knowing the cause of your sweating. Therefore, consult your doctor to know the cause of excessive sweating before starting this medication.
Q. When should I take Gcolate 2mg Tablet?
The Gcolate 2mg Tablet tablet is usually taken 2 or 3 times a day depending on the condition it has been prescribed for. The medicine should be swallowed with a glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal with a glass of water. Follow the instructions given by your prescribing physician and take the medicine exactly as directed.
Q. How long does it take for Gcolate 2mg Tablet to start working?
The action and effect of this medicine varies from patient to patient. The onset of action depends on how fast the medicine gets absorbed from the stomach and reaches the bloodstream. This varies in different age groups. Usually it takes a few hours to show its effect, but exact duration is highly variable.
Q. Can Gcolate 2mg Tablet be safely given in elderly patients?
Gcolate 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients of old age, specifically elderly males. They should be screened for liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, prostate or urinary problems. The dose of the medicine is accordingly adjusted and prescribed.