Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Levocetirizine (2.5mg/5ml) + Montelukast (4mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	412

FAQ

Can I decrease the dose of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

Can I use Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child’s reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.

My child is suffering from a mood disorder. Is it safe to give Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange to my child?

Some studies show that Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How should Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange be stored?

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

My child is an athlete and has to participate in a sports event in the next two days. Can I start the course of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange?

No, don’t start Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange can hamper your child’s performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. So, it’s best to reach out to the doctor first.

My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?

No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.

Can Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange make my child sleepy?

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.

What if I forget to give Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange Reviews

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.

Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.

Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange Works

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

How to Use Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
In Treatment of Hay fever: Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. The only difference is that in hay fever, these symptoms are not produced due to a virus but are simply allergic responses of our body to allergens (allergy causing agents such as pollen). Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is used to provide relief from these symptoms of hay fever. It works by blocking the release of the chemical substance responsible for producing such allergy symptoms. Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is a safe medicine which helps treat hay fever and makes us feel at ease.
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions: Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Uses of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange

Treatment of Hay fever
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, use of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is recommended.Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange is relatively safe to use in children. However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

Quick Tips

Never combine Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
Practice self-care tips:Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergensEncourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty placesGive plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as it will not help.
If you are giving Acolate M Kid Syrup Orange to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.