Acolate Saline Nasal Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acolate Saline Nasal Drops is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Acolate. It is best to stop taking Acolate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Acolate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Acolate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops on the Liver?
Acolate does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops on the Heart?
Acolate is not harmful for the heart.
Acolate Saline Nasal Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acolate Saline Nasal Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acolate Saline Nasal Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acolate Saline Nasal Drops is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acolate Saline Nasal Drops since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acolate Saline Nasal Drops is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acolate Saline Nasal Drops cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acolate Saline Nasal Drops
You can take Acolate Saline Nasal Drops with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acolate Saline Nasal Drops
Information about the interaction of Acolate Saline Nasal Drops and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136