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Acolate Benefits & Uses

Acolate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acolate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 drop Dosage Route: translation missing: en.dosage.Intranasal Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acolate Related Warnings

Is the use of Acolate safe for pregnant women?

Acolate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acolate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Acolate safe during breastfeeding?

Acolate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Acolate on the Kidneys?

Acolate is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Acolate on the Liver?

Acolate is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Acolate on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Acolate for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Acolate with Other Drugs

Acolate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

Selegiline

Reserpine

Ipratropium

Formoterol

Acolate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acolate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Acolate

Is this Acolate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acolate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acolate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Acolate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Acolate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Acolate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acolate

You can take Acolate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acolate

Information about the interaction of Acolate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acolate

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Acolate work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Acolate contains xylometazoline which is a nasal decongestant that works by causing constriction (shrinking) of blood vessels which are present in our nose. This results in a decrease in swelling and congestion in the nose which opens the nasal passages relieve nasal stuffiness that allows easy nasal breathing.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Acolate without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, you can use Acolate without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter (OTC) drug which can be taken without a prescription.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acolate help with snoring?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acolate is helpful in the management of mild snoring which is caused by the blocked nose. Acolate opens the blocked nose by shrinking the blood vessels present in our nose which provides relief to the user.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Acolate?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Put 1 - 2 drops or 1 spray of Acolate in each nostril 2 - 3 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperthyroidism.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acolate cause anxiety?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, an intranasal form of Acolate does not cause anxiety. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. However, Oral form of xylometazoline has been associated with anxiety rarely.