Glyzee-M 80 mg / 500 mg

Indication

Combination of gliclazide (a sulfonylurea) and metformin (a biguanide) used together with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Ingredients

• Gliclazide BP 80 mg
• Metformin hydrochloride BP 500 mg

Direction

Take by mouth with meals, as directed by the physician. Do not skip meals while taking this medicine.

Side effects

• Low blood sugar (sweating
• shakiness
• hunger
• dizziness)
• Nausea
• diarrhoea
• stomach upset
• metallic taste
• loss of appetite
• Rarely lactic acidosis (muscle pain
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness) – seek medical help urgently
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• To be sold on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner only
• dangerous to take except under medical supervision.
• Do not use in type 1 diabetes
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• severe kidney or liver disease
• or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol and do not skip meals
• stop before X
• ray contrast tests or surgery as advised by a doctor.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.