Diamicron MR 60 mg

Indication

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus when dietary measures, physical exercise and weight reduction alone are not sufficient to control blood sugar.

Ingredients

• Gliclazide

Direction

Take once daily in the morning with breakfast. Tablets are scored and can be broken into two equal halves; swallow whole or as half tablets in one piece, do not chew or crush. Follow the physician's dosing instructions.

Side effects

• May cause hypoglycaemia
• gastrointestinal upset
• weight gain
• or rarely skin rash and changes in liver enzymes or blood counts.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if any reaction is severe or persistent.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially in kidney or liver impairment
• irregular meals
• alcohol use
• or pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Be aware of the symptoms of hypoglycaemia (sweating
• shakiness
• confusion) and how to manage them.
• Stop use and seek medical advice immediately if severe hypoglycaemia
• jaundice
• severe skin reaction
• or any allergic reaction occurs.