Glycolate 1 Tablet

Glycolate 1 Tablet is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcers. It has anti-secretory effect, so helps to reduce excessive salivation and sweating. It may also be used before operations to reduce body secretions. Glycolate 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose duration as advised by the doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may also cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus. Before taking Glycolate 1 Tablet, let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Let your doctor also know about if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.

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. Glycolate 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Dryness in mouth
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Increased heart rate
• Urinary retention

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glycolate 1 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glycolate 1 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glycolate 1 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Glycolate 1 Tablet might reduce milk production.

DrivingUNSAFE

Glycolate 1 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Glycolate 1 Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.

KidneyCAUTION

Glycolate 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glycolate 1 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glycolate 1 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Glycolate 1 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal

Action Class

Anticholinergic - Anaesthesia