Diamicron-Mr 60 mg 30 Tablet

Gliclazide 60 mg modified release tablets

What Gliclazide is used for:

Gliclazide is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent) along with a proper diet and exercising. 

Do not take Gliclazide:

• If you’re allergic to Gliclazide, sulfonylurea, sulfonamides or any other component of this medicine. 


• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (an emergency condition where your blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue and muscle weakness).


• If you are in a diabetic coma.


• If you have severe liver problems.


• If you have kidney problems.


• If you are recovering from an injury, operation, infections with fever, or from other forms of stress.


• If you have porphyria (a hereditary disease affecting the liver or bone marrow).


• If you are taking the antifungal Miconazole.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine, including:

• If you are recovering from an injury, operation, infections with fever, or from other forms of stress.


• If you have liver or kidney problems.


• If you have a deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).


• If you have a heart disease.


• This medicine may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you miss a meal, exercise more or drink alcohol. Symptoms include: nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, restlessness, difficulty speaking and sweating. You may take a sugar cube or some sweet juice to help it. 

Possible side effects:

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Allergic reactions


• Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)


• Liver problems

Other medicines and Gliclazide:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.


• Gliclazide interacts with a lot of medicines including:


• Medicines to treat pain and inflammation (phenylbutazone, azopropazone, oxyphenbutazone, aspirin-like medicines)

Other medicines to treat diabetes:

• Anticoagulants such as Warfarin


• Medicines used for high blood pressure


• Medicines used for irregular heartbeat


• Medicines used to lower blood cholesterol


• Medicines used to treat mood disorders


• Some antibiotics


• Anti-fungals


• Medicines to treat cancer


• Oral contraceptives


• Medicines to treat asthma and nasal congestion


• Steroids 


• Medicines to treat stomach ulcers like Cimetidine


• Danazol


• Medicines to treat stomach ulcers like Cimetidine 

How to take Gliclazide :

• This medicine is intended for adults only.


• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• Take with food.


• Take extended release tablets whole. Do not break, crush or chew. 


• Extended release tablets: the recommended starting dose is 30 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor might increase it gradually to a maximum of 120 mg daily.


• Immediate release tablets: the recommended starting dose 40 – 80 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor might increase it gradually to a maximum of 320 mg daily in two divided doses.

How to store Gliclazide :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.