Clamide 5 mg

Indication

Treatment of type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus when blood glucose cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.

Ingredients

• Glibenclamide 5 mg

Direction

For oral use, as directed by the physician; refer to the package insert. Usual initial adult dose is 2.5–5 mg once daily with or immediately after breakfast, adjusted according to blood glucose; maximum 15 mg daily.

Side effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia): sweating
• trembling
• hunger
• dizziness
• confusion
• Nausea
• stomach upset
• diarrhoea or weight gain
• Skin rash
• itching or sensitivity to sunlight
• Rarely blood disorders or liver problems
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if any side effect occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only as directed by a physician.
• Do not use in type 1 diabetes
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• severe liver or kidney impairment
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• or allergy to sulfonylureas.
• Do not skip meals
• alcohol
• missed meals and some medicines increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Monitor blood glucose regularly
• use with caution in the elderly and in G6PD deficiency.
• Keep out of reach of children. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.