Gcolate 2mg Tablet
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110.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Anaesthesia

COMPOSITION:
Glycopyrrolate (2mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Gcolate 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Gcolate 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Gcolate 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Long-term use of Gcolate 2mg Tablet might reduce milk production.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Gcolate 2mg Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Gcolate 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gcolate 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Gcolate 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Glycopyrrolate   2mg

Uses of Gcolate Tablet
Gcolate 2mg Tablet is used in Anaesthesia.

How to use Gcolate 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. Gcolate 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gcolate Tablet works
Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases the secretions in the mouth, throat, airways and stomach acid.

Side Effects:

Common Visual disturbance, Reduced sweating, Irregular heartbeats, Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Dry skin, Photophobia, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Giddiness, Difficulty in urination, Confusion.

Expert advice for Gcolate Tablet


Inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure as glycopyrrolate is known to increase the heart rate (tachycardia).
Glycopyrrolate should be used with caution if you have medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis (progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by weak muscles and unusual tiredness), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that causes vision problem), overactive thyroid gland, enlarged prostate gland, obstruction of the stomach or bowel causing vomiting  abdominal pain, chronic constipation and swelling.
Glycopyrrolate should be used with special precautions in case of fever as it may worsen the condition.
Avoid alcohol or any medication that may cause drowsiness. 
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to glycopyrrolate or any of its ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Gcolate used for excessive sweating?
Gcolate is the most commonly used medicine for managing excessive sweating due to its anti-secretory or anticholinergic effect

Q. Is Gcolate the same as glycopyrronium bromide?
Yes, Gcolate is same as glycopyrronium bromide

Q. Does Gcolate affect fertility & birth control?
No, Gcolate is not known to impair fertility and has no known effects on birth control

Q. Is Gcolate over the counter?
No, Gcolate is strictly prescribed by the doctors.

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