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 is even used before operations to reduce body secretions.

Glycolate 1 Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, and nasal congestion. It may 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.

BENEFITS OF GLYCOLATE TABLET

In Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Glycolate 1 Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GLYCOLATE TABLET

Common side effects of Glycolate

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

Glycolate 1mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.