Glimicron 80 mg

Indication

Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus in adults when diet, exercise and weight loss alone do not control blood sugar.

Ingredients

• Gliclazide 80 mg

Direction

As prescribed by the doctor. Usual dose 40-80 mg daily, adjusted according to blood sugar up to 320 mg daily; doses above 160 mg are divided into two doses. Take with breakfast or meals and do not skip meals.

Side effects

• Low blood sugar (sweating
• shaking
• hunger
• dizziness)
• especially if meals are missed
• Stomach upset
• nausea
• diarrhoea or constipation
• rarely skin rash or liver problems
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop use and seek advice if allergy or unusual reactions occur.

Precautions

• Do not use in type 1 diabetes
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• severe kidney or liver disease
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Monitor blood sugar regularly
• alcohol and some medicines increase the risk of low blood sugar
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop use and seek advice if allergy or unusual reactions occur.